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> First is that if we follow standards there wont even possible use X
> with Linux, because the way X servers interact with kernel graphics
> hardware is not based on any standard.

Its based on a clear set of highly modular internal interfaces on the X
server.

> There is also one situation that is not discussed a lot, which is
> that almost all people hate X windows, it does not offer what they
> really want.

No - there are lots of people who don't like athena widgets, or styles
of X desktop app. X has nothing to do with this.

> So if you want make Linux popular among other people than Unix hackers
> you will need something else than X.

No.

> - graphics interface which is so low level that it gives the programmer
> complete freedom (for example implement even X above it)

X allows you to draw arbitary pixels. What more did you want

> - is simple to learn
> - is stable
> - takes little memory.
> - offers complete control for graphics hardware.
> - Is fast

Nobody has ever achieved these completely contradictory statements. It can't
be simple and small and offer full control of every card.

Alan


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