This series delves into the intricacies of the X Window System, a foundational technology for graphical user interfaces on Unix-like operating systems. It offers detailed technical insights and programming guidance essential for developers and system administrators. The books focus on the core components and programming interfaces, empowering readers to master this powerful system. This is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking a deep understanding and effective utilization of the X Window System.
This programming guide to the X library (Xlib), the lowest level of programming interface to X has been updated to cover X11 Release 5. New features include introductions to internationalization, device-independent color, font service and scalable fonts.