Re: wouldn't it be nice if....

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From: Chris Davies
Date: Tue, 21 May 1991 15:12

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>bchen@wpi.WPI.EDU (Bi Chen) writes:
>I wounder if a 2400 bps modem would ever be fast enough to make a 386
>an X terminal? Isn't it impossible or is it?

In article <8524@uceng.UC.EDU> dsims@uceng.UC.EDU (david l sims) writes:
>I recall reading that X Windows requires at least a 19.2K serial line to run
>at a "just okay" level.  Now since 2400 is approximately eight times slower than
>19.2K, you make the decision.  It would be interesting to see X in action
>on a 2400 line....

No it wouldn't.  It's about as interesting as watching paint dry.

Chris
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