Identifier: x_server

Type

string

Description

The name of the X-server to which the program is currently connected. This identifier is useful within macros, when machine dependent X server features (e.g. fonts, screen dimensions) are required. Some values are:

"ibm" - IBM X server, e.g. on RS 6000.

"sun" - Sun X11/NeWS server, e.g. on a Sparc.

"unknown" - An X server is running but is of an unknown type.

"" - Not currently connected to an X server, e.g. Windows XP.

This identifier is a constant and cannot be redefined, although site specific server names can be defined to the system via the file xservers.def in the directories $MXSITE or $MXSYS/etc.

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