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DJ Delorie writes:

 > > Actually I'm looking into making a gui for it that is xwindows-ish.
 > > I don't know not sure. Everyone is saying it can't be done or that
 > > there is no point.
 > 
 > Of course it can be done!  DesqView/X was that, many years ago.  DJGPP
 > even supports it (using their libraries).

Indeed, DJGPP + DesqView/X was a wonderful environment.  Quarterdeck's
clear intention to retire DesqView was what drove me to Linux in the
first place.

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