X-server to Windows 2000 client?

[David Mandala]

You would be correct I did indeed mean a non free X server. Time is
money, buy what you need , then as time allows build a longer term fix.

On Tue, 2002-05-07 at 17:18, Derek Neighbors wrote:
> David,
> 
> I assume you mean a NON FREE XServer.  In which case unfortunately I can 
> not agree as I dont consider non-free software usable for business.  
> 
> If indeed you do mean free Xserver please do give me the link as it would 
> possibly solve an issue for someone else.
> -Derek
> 
> On 7 May 2002, David Mandala wrote:
> 
> > Here I would have to disagree. To install X services on Window is as
> > easy as clicking on an icon and in is installed and ready to run. VNC
> > was quite a bit harder since you need to setup both ends. Linux is
> > already set up for X
> > 
> > Cheers,
> > 
> > Davidm
> > 
> > On Tue, 2002-05-07 at 16:29, Derek Neighbors wrote:
> > > > I will look at CynWin first.
> > > > 
> > > > We did not want to use VNC thinking that it is a bandwidth hog.  Maybe I am wrong on that point.  Is VNC less or more of a bandwith eater than and X terminal server and a client?
> > > 
> > > I will say all things are relative.  I imagine that setting up VNC 
> > > (tightVNC preferred) will be nearly 100 times faster than setting up X 
> > > services on windows and thusly support and maintenance will be 
> > > proportional.
> > > 
> > > Furthermore, I think depending on the application it is quite feasible 
> > > that VNC will be actually better performing.
> > > 
> > > I would suggest (my opinion only) setting up VNC (as its much easier) and 
> > > testing the application.  If its too slow or eating too much bandwidth 
> > > than it might be worth investigating other options.
> > > 
> > > -Derek
> > > 
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