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X11 over network is not a reasonable alternative to running an app locally which syncs data intelligently. Like e.g. a web based editor, or emacs in tramp mode.
by nothrabannosir 10y ago
X11 over network is not a reasonable alternative to running an app locally which syncs data intelligently. Like e.g. a web based editor, or emacs in tramp mode.
The lag is noticeable and a bad or spotty connection makes it a no go. No way you can tether or work on a train.
- bandrami 10y agoOTOH it's very useful for running computationally expensive programs on my relatively powerful VPS while displaying them on my completely underpowered Chromebook.