Xqvsm(8X) — RISC

Name

Xqvsm, Xqdsg − X server for VAX machines

Syntax

Xqvsm [ options ]
Xqdsg [ options ]

Description

The Xqvsm and Xqdsg commands start the X server. The Xqvsm X server is based on X11R4 and supports the monochrome VAXstation 2000, the monochrome VAXstation 3100, and the VAXstation II. The Xqdsg X server is based on X11R4 and supports the color VAXstation 2000, the color VAXstation 3100, and the VAXstation GPX.

The command that executes the X server is specified together with its command line options in the /etc/ttys file and, therefore, is automatically run when your system is started in multiuser mode. Optionally, you can create an /etc/screens file containing device-dependent command line options (separated by spaces) and use it to start the server. Command line options specified in the /etc/ttys file override those specified in the /etc/screens file.

Start the server in bug compatibility mode (with the bc flag) to remain bug-for-bug compatible with previous releases of the server.

Options

The following options are device independent. These options are available on all workstation hardware platforms running X11 Release 4 servers.

−a numSets the mouse acceleration value to the specified number of pixels. The default is 4.

−auth stringSelects a file containing authorization records. Hosts listed in the file are allowed to access to the server’s display. By default, no authorization file is used.

bcEnables bug compatibility with previous releases.

−bsDisables Backing Store. Backing Store is disabled if the −bs flag is specified on the command line.

−cTurns off key clicking.

c numSets the key click volume to the specified number (0-100). The default is 20.

−co stringSelects a color database. The default is /usr/lib/X11/rgb.txt.

−f numSets the bell volume to the specified number (0-100). The default is 50.

−fc stringSets the default cursor font. The default is cursor.

−fd numSets the font size in dots per inch. Acceptable values are 75 and 100.

−fn stringSets the default text font. The default is fixed.

−fp stringSets the default font directory path. The default font directories are: /usr/lib/X11/fonts/decwin/75dpi/
/usr/lib/X11/fonts/misc/
/usr/lib/X11/fonts/75dpi/
/usr/lib/X11/fonts/local/75dpi/
/usr/lib/X11/fonts/apps/75dpi/
/usr/lib/X11/fonts/private/75dpi/

+fp path[,path...]Prepends the specified font paths to the default path.

fp+ path[,path...]Appends the specified font paths to the default path.

−helpDisplays the server’s usage message.

−IDirects the server to ignore all remaining command line arguments.

−ld numLimits data space to num Kbytes.

−ls numLimits stack space to num Kbytes.

−logoEnables the X logo screen saver.

logoDisables the X logo screen saver.

−p secondsDetermines how long to wait before changing the background pattern of the screen-saver. The default is 10 seconds.

−rTurns off automatic repetition of keyboard key characters.

rTurns on automatic repetition of keyboard key characters. The default is on.

−s secondsSets the screen-saver timeout value to the specified number of seconds. The default is 10.

−suDisables Save-Unders.

−t numSets the mouse threshold in pixels. The mouse will accelerate only if the threshold is exceeded. The default threshold is 4.

−to secondsSpecifies the number of seconds for the server to wait before declaring a session connection timed out.

ttyxxSpecifies the terminal on which the server is to start.

vSpecifies that a blank screen is used for the screen-saver. This is the default screen-saver.

−vSpecifies that a pattern (noblank) screen is used for the screen-saver.

−wmEnables the use of Backing Store with WhenMapped calls.

−x stringLoads the file string containing an X extension.

:numOn a multihead system, specifies the head on which the server is run (0 or 1). The default is 0.

−broadcastEnables X Display Manager Control Protocol (XDMCP) and sends broadcast query packets over the network.

−displayID display-id
For XDMCP, identifies manufacturer’s display ID for display

−indirect hostnameEnables XDMCP and sends indirect query packets to the specified host.

−onceTerminates server after one session.

−port numSpecifies the UDP port number that will receive messages.

−query hostnameEnables XDMCP and sends query packets to the specified host.

−XDMCP_class display-class
Specifies an additional display qualifier used in resource management by XDMCP.

The following are device-dependent, vendor-specific options for the server started by the Xqdsg command:

−bp colorSets the color of black pixels. The color argument can be a named color from the rgb database or a number sign (#) followed by a hexidecimal number.

−class visual classSets the visual class for the root window. Possible values are StaticGray, StaticColor, PseudoColor, GrayScale, and TrueColor.

−dpi numSets the dots per inch for the x and y coordinates.

−dpix numSets the dots per inch for the x coordinates.

−dpiy numSets the dots per inch for the y coordinates.

−wp colorSets the color of white pixels. The syntax for color is the same as for the argument to the −bp flag.

The following are device-dependent, vendor-specific options for the server started by the Xqvsm command:

−bp colorSets the color of black pixels. The color argument can be a named color from the rgb database or a number sign (#) followed by a hexidecimal number.

−wp colorSets the color of white pixels. The syntax for color is the same as for the argument to the −bp flag.

Restrictions

If options not listed in this reference page are used, the server may fail. Using invalid options for the X server in the /etc/ttys file may cause the workstation to behave as if the X server is hung.

Files

/etc/ttys

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