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DECwindows Motif

9 days ago
  • #OpenVMS
  • #DECwindows
  • #Motif
  • DECwindows Motif is a GUI for OpenVMS systems following a client/server model.
  • The server is a shared process handling requests from client processes like desktop applications or X Window System utilities.
  • Unlike typical client/server setups, the server resides on the desktop, displaying graphics, while clients control the display.
  • Supports multiple transport mechanisms: Local (shared memory), LAT, DECnet, and TCP/IP (IPv4 and IPv6).
  • Latest versions include V1.7F for Alpha, V1.7E for Integrity, and V1.8-2 for X-86.
  • Features include desktop applications, X Window System utilities, session management, and programming libraries.
  • Documentation and downloads available for additional resources.
  • Licenses required for non-Open Source products; migration to x86/64 architecture is supported.