On Wed, 2002-04-03 at 06:18, Twigman wrote: > Hi everyone, > > I've been checking out this project now for a few months and I was > wondering how ready it is to be used. I would like to check it out and > if possible use it instead of X.. I currently use gnome with windowmaker > as my manager, would this all run under directfb?
Using DirectFB as a replacement for X is currently not possible for several reasons. The multi-application core that allows to run mutiple DirectFB applications simultaniously is not stable yet and there are not enough applications availible to make up a reasonable desktop (i.e no gnome :-) ). since gtk-2.0 applications run in DirectFB natively this situation might change in the future.. Another way is to use the XDirectFB server. This doesnt need the multi application core and can be uses as a replacement for your regular X server. You will get some extra features such as transparent X windows ( http://www.directfb.org/screenshots/index.xml ). Some people I know already use this. The ultimate goal is to use the multi application core with as many native DirectFB applications as possible and start XDirectFB as one DirectFB process, which will allow you to start "legacy" X applications nicely integrated in your DirectFB desktop. This is possible today, but not stable yet. andi -- Info: To unsubscribe send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe directfb-users" as subject.
