XLib problem

On Wed, 24 Jan 2007 20:13:22 -0800, cmk128 wrote:
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> Hi
> I am very confusing about x11r7 and xfree86. I am doing XLib
> programming, does x11r7 contains a Xlib and xfree86 contains a xlib?
> If my system missed the xlib, i should download xfree86 or x11r7?
>
> Xfree86 and X11R7 is the implementation of x protocol, so if i want
> to fun fvwm, i just need one of them, am i correct?
>
> thanks
> from Peter (cmk128@hotmail.com)[/color]

It looks like you're confusing specification with implementation.

X11R7 is the specification of a set of protocols, APIs, etc. XFree86 is one
implementation of that specification. Another is Xorg, which in recent
years seems to have surpassed XFree86 in popularity.

If you want to run, say, fvwm, then yes, you need to install either XFree86
or Xorg. Easily installable packages exist for both on a wide variety of
platforms. You didn't mention what OS you're using, but chances are that
you may already have a full X installation in place and ready for use (after
some configuration); many OSes nowadays include X as part of the initial
base system install. If not, visit [url]http://www.x.org/[/url] and download the
appropriate packages for your platform (or maybe get them from your OS's web
site).

Good luck, and have fun!

--
Conrad J. Sabatier <conrads@cox.net>