Re: [OT] Why does X need so much CPU power?

[Kevin Buhr <buhr@telus.net>]

Neal Lippman <nl@lippman.org> writes:
> 
>     Aside from the present market penetration of X (which could also be
> used to argue to stick with Windows instead of ever having adopted
> Linux), what would be the obstacle (other than, of course, the
> time/effort for development) for a new graphics paradigm to sit atop
> Linux? [Yes, I know there'd be a lot of apps to redo and so forth as
> well, although if there were a Gtk+ compatibility layer...)

I see three ways in which you've answered your own question.
Obstacles include (i) existing "market" penetration of X, (ii) time
and effort required to develop a replacement, and (iii) a large
installed base of existing X-compatible applications.

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Kevin <buhr@telus.net>