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There are third-party X servers for Windows, but almost nobody has heard of them, while everyone has a browser. So we’re abusing Javascript and HTML to replace
by erik_seaberg 6y ago
There are third-party X servers for Windows, but almost nobody has heard of them, while everyone has a browser. So we’re abusing Javascript and HTML to replace X as a remote UI protocol for desktops/laptops that barely have any installed software.
- sergeykish 6y agoX application draws on X Server, imagine server drawing on <canvas> over websocket. Each character I type would be handled by server. I can't imagine hardware requirements for HN in this model. NeWS is a better comparison to web browser.