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In article <199904090246 DOT WAA27504 AT envy DOT delorie DOT com>,
	DJ Delorie <dj AT delorie DOT com> writes:

[major snip]

> Example: Port XFree86 to Windows.  Write a DJGPP X library that can
> talk to it.  Make sure cygwin and TCP can talk to it too, of course.

I like this idea and think it would be a *huge* success if done
properly.  I have often considered this myself, but recognized it is
much too large an undertaking for a single person with limited time to
devote.  AFAIK, there is no good Open Source X server for Windows.
EXceed is making a fortune in this market.

Also, given the high level of DOS/Windows expertise in this group, I
would suggest that participants consider contributing to the Linux
WINE project.  The ability to reliably run WIN32 apps without a M$ OS
would benefit many.  This could also form the basis for a free OS
based in the WIN32 API.

Jesse

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