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From: Charles Forsyth <forsyth@terzarima.net>
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Date: Sat,  7 Feb 2004 10:39:47 +0000
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the point is really that whether xnest works or not, it's done
using special mechanisms, whereas rio working recursively
follows directly from its structure.  furthermore, and (i think) distinctively,
the implementation of `network graphics' requires nothing special to graphics: it's just
one application of a general-purpose mechanism in the
surrounding system.  it's that latter part that is much harder
to do in traditional Unix.  /dev/draw is in the name space.
network audio, `network network', ... the list is unbounded.