> Well, it goes deeper than that. Much of what X allows should not be > allowed on a set top box. Umm this shows a real ignorance of X11 > First and foremost, the desktop paridigm is right out. There simply That isnt X11 > Icons are a bad idea on a setop. So are menu bars. So are "start" bars > and wharfs and docks. Get rid of it. Look at a TiVo for a good example. That isnt X11 > But, it goes further than that. the entire concept of a "window" is a > bad idea on a set top. Even if it fills the whole screen. You have to have a window notion for your layers like video. > I actually saw one settop demonstration where it was possible to > accidentally grab the edge of the window slightly off-screen and resize Thats not X thats a window manager > way a settop ought, but it would be an exercise in restricting the > functionality of the windowing system instead of one in utilizing the > functionality of the windowing system. Nope. The 'my wm is while(1) pause();' behaviour is what you describe. There are good reasons for using X if you have the hardware basis, and especially if you have connectivity Need to call up your office PC via the TV - no problem Need to check out your appointments on the ipaq you left upstairs - no problem. VNC can offer some of this too. It really depends how small your dream is, and of course if you can get it under budget. Alan
