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From: dbaker AT direct DOT ca (Tim Baker)
Subject: Re: QueXtion about X11
31 Jan 1998 01:19:47 -0800 :
Message-ID: <34D2E22B.FF0DED2C.cygnus.gnu-win32@direct.ca>
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To: gnu-win32 AT cygnus DOT com

Thanks, it works. I did read the MI/X FAQ a number of times, but
never guessed my "machine name" correctly. Then I remembered that
emacs displays the machine name in the title bar of the window!

I wrote:
--------
> I've got the b18-compiled binaries for X11r6.3 as well as the free
> MicroImages MI/X server sitting on my Win95 box. But wouldn't you
> know it, I don't know how to get the client apps talking to the
server.
>
> I've got Dial Up Networking, and understand I need to set the DISPLAY
> variable, but I'm not sure to what. And do I need to create a new DUN
> connection to call my own computer? (I only intend to run the server
and
> apps on my own PC).
>
> A long-winded question with a short answer?
> Thanks for your help,
> --Tim

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