On Tue, Sep 25, 2001 at 07:13:53AM +0530, Ajitabh Pandey wrote:
> USM Bish [24/09/01 19:58 +0530]:
> >
> > You definitely need to start X server for X apps... but
> OK but is it possible to have just the X server running
> somewhere in the background without any kind of window
> manager running. This will also solve the purpose as then
> to run mplayer, you just need to fire mplayer from the
> shell prompt
I am sure, there must be some console based mp3 players on
the net ... you don't have to be on X just to play music in
the background !
> > >
> >
> > There is actually no need. There are virtual windows in
> > all WMs, in fvwm2 six, in kde four, in blackbox as many
> >
> My concern here is that if one user has already started X,
> can other user start any X application and connect to an
> existing X server.
On the same box ? Or over an intranet ? On the same box, you
need to start a second X session ... see LOST #052.
> >
> >
> > You have enough ... If memory is your concern stick to
> > less reource hungry WMs like fvwm2, icewm or blackbox ..
> >
> Thanks, but can I run Konqueror or anjuta or any other kde/
> gnome application if I use say fvwm/ icewm/ blackbox
YES, provided you have the necessary libraries installed.
Bish.
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