compiling gcc on the DOC

[abhiram at ee.iitb.ac.in]

> On 6/18/07, abhiram at ee.iitb.ac.in <abhiram at ee.iitb.ac.in> wrote:
>> but isnt kdrive same as TinyX which will need me to rewrite the code?
>
> kdrive is only a cut-down version of the X11 server, running either on
> framebuffer or on vesa. it's still a standard X server.
>
> What you need is to have compiled Xlib for it too. In this case,
> you'd have no problem.
>
> I googled for gtkfb: if your apps is gtk2, and calls only gtk2 api, no
> X11 api calls, then you should be able to port your application
> straight away on gtkfb.
I intend to use Coriander, a Gnome 2 based app...though I'm not sure abt it,
I think there are some X11 calls...Ill have to chk...so i guess my options
are to either use XFree86 or Kdrive...

>
> caution: what type of mouse is on your DOC ?

Im using a PS/2 mouse...i can also use a usb mouse...why is this important?
>


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