Re: hurd cross-compiler?
> I though of that, and it will be worth it just for the sake of simplyfying
> building other packages, which depend on X (partly). But it is not optimal
> because we can't test the software without display.
Anyone with a networked computer or X terminal can (i.e. I can).
I will tell you right away if the X clients work right or not.
> But I will investigate. Something tells me that X has a keyboard input which
> can move the cursor. We may be able to use it as an interim solution.
Yes, with xkb all kinds of things are possible. Anyway, serial mice are no
problem; the X server's existing code can use them via /dev/tty00 et al
just like on Linux. The thing that we need new drivers for is ps2 mouse.
> > Some hackers in Japan previously got real X servers working too.
>
> Yes. X 3.3.3.1 should work.
It might need some tweaks since we have not incorporated all the
Japanese hackers' hurd changes.
> I have been able to compile the char version of gnumach (with little
> changes), and will make it available on alpha. I have not yet compiled
> streamdev, but will try again.
I don't think streamdev is finished, but it is a good place for someone to
start if they want to hack on it.
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