SUM: How to get MacX (In English)

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4 total messages Started by Atsushi Inoue Mon, 28 Dec 1992 23:28

#13377

Author: Atsushi Inoue
Date: Mon, 28 Dec 1992 23:28

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Hi folks,

Tank you all of you sent me e-mail for my question about
X-server program on Mac. I have received several replies.
Here is summary.

1.how to get MacX
	MacX is bundled with AU/X 3.0 but also sold separetly.
	Suggested retail price is $239.00 in USA.
	MacX can be ordered through Apple dealer in USA.
	Call the Apple catalog, 1-800-795-1000 or (800) 554-5999.

	But in Japan, MacX is NOT sold as a separate product.
	(I called Apple Japan yesterday and they told so....)
	So I have to contact with dealer or Apple itself in USA.

	BTW eXodus is sold in Japan. But its suggested retail 
	price is over $500..

2.MacX,eXodus, and what else...
	There are two major X-server programs on Mac: MacX and
	eXodus.
	Most people who replyed to me are using MacX.
	
	deguise@ccrs.emr.ca (J.-C Deguise) wrote that there is 
	another X-server program called PlanetX. But he didn't 
	know about it either.

	One reply from Japan said there is X-server program which
	is included in DEC Pathworks for Macintosh. But he 
	does not know anything about that. So, please contact 
	DEC,if you are interested in.

3.pros. and cons. about MacX and eXodus
	I could not get enough info to compare these products,
	especially acout eXodus.

	MacX:
		Vrey true to X-windows enviroment
		Good handling of rootless window
		
		Slow, memory eater( even with 5Mb you can get "out of
		memory" message)
		doesn't communicate with Ultrix
		Has problem with CLUT

	eXodus:
		can communicate with Ultrix

		Slow, memory eater
		Has problem with CLUT	


	Thanks for your kindness.

	I think I'm going to use MacX.
	Beacause, I don't have to use X-window 
	programs so often, I prefer cheaper one.

	
	Atsushi Inoue
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Re: SUM: How to get MacX (In English)

#13379

Author: Lauri Valsta
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1992 07:11

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atinoue@sevax1.cse.canon.co.jp (Atsushi Inoue) writes:

>	MacX:
>		Vrey true to X-windows enviroment
>		Good handling of rootless window
>		
>		Slow, memory eater( even with 5Mb you can get "out of
>		memory" message)
>		doesn't communicate with Ultrix

I have been working with a DecStation under Motif. I don't know
where there is a problem.

>		Has problem with CLUT

>	eXodus:
>		can communicate with Ultrix

>		Slow, memory eater
>		Has problem with CLUT	

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Re: SUM: How to get MacX (In English)

#13380

Author: Andy Sun
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1992 07:20

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atinoue@sevax1.cse.canon.co.jp (Atsushi Inoue) writes:

[some stuff deleted]

>	deguise@ccrs.emr.ca (J.-C Deguise) wrote that there is 
>	another X-server program called PlanetX. But he didn't 
>	know about it either.

PlanetX from InterCon is an X-Window CLIENT program, NOT a server program. 
It allows a user to remotely operate a Macintosh from any X Window System
server. I believe this is just the opposite of what you need.

[more stuff deleted]

>3.pros. and cons. about MacX and eXodus
>	I could not get enough info to compare these products,
>	especially acout eXodus.

>	MacX:
>		Vrey true to X-windows enviroment
>		Good handling of rootless window
>		
>		Slow, memory eater( even with 5Mb you can get "out of
>		memory" message)
>		doesn't communicate with Ultrix
>		Has problem with CLUT

I don't know what you (or whoever told you) mean by "doesn't communicate
with Ultrix". We have been using MacX version 1.1.7 and 1.2 as an X-server
to some DEC RISC/Ultrix machines (5000/200 and 5000/240) for awhile and they
work fine.

[rest of the article deleted]

Andy
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Re: SUM: How to get MacX (In English)

#13463

Author: Larry E. Snyder
Date: Wed, 06 Jan 1993 18:58

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In article <1410@sevax1.cse.canon.co.jp>, atinoue@sevax1.cse.canon.co.jp (Atsushi Inoue) writes:
> 
> 
> Hi folks,
> 
> Tank you all of you sent me e-mail for my question about
> X-server program on Mac. I have received several replies.
> Here is summary.
> 
> 1.how to get MacX
> 	MacX is bundled with AU/X 3.0 but also sold separetly.
> 	Suggested retail price is $239.00 in USA.
> 	MacX can be ordered through Apple dealer in USA.
> 	Call the Apple catalog, 1-800-795-1000 or (800) 554-5999.

In case anyone is interested, MacX is also bundled with PathWorks for
Macintosh.

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