Re: Seeking Advice for GNUstep Distribution

[Jeff Teunissen]

cehardin@mac.com wrote:
> 
> Hello All,
> I am working on the Simply GNUstep distribution, which aims to be a
> user-friendly linux-gnustep distro.
> 
> I have now compiled a basic linux-gnu system using gcc-3.0.2 exclusively
> and have even separated it into different packaged (tarballs) separated
> by User & Developer criteria.  My goal is simplicity, I even compiled
> the system to use the linux devfs exclusively (which is a great step for
> a linux distro IMHO)
> 
> Now to the point.....
> 
> The next major step has drawn near:  selecting and compiling the GUI
> system...
> 
> I'd like to survey you all.  What is the best route to go for the GUI
> backend:  DGS or X11?

Both the xdps and the xgps GUI back ends use X -- it's not an either/or
proposition. It's DGS _and_ X, or X. xgps is probably going to work out better
for you.

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