X windows over serial connection?

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From: James Christopher Beard
Date: Tue, 06 Mar 1990 20:28

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1) Is it possible to connect an X-windows server (e.g., a Mac or PC
running appropriate software) over a serial connection using modems to
the client (a Sun 4)?  If so, what is required?

2) What kind of speed is required in a modem link for the above to be
tolerable (assuming it is possible)?  Can it be done
with 2400 baud modems implementing MNP or v.32bis compression, 9600
baud modems, 9600 baud with compression, . . .?

All help will be appreciated.  I will post a summary of any responses
received by mail.  (Recommendations and warnings about X-window server
software for the Mac are also welcome.)

Jamie Beard   (beard@wuibc2.wustl.edu)

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