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 command is based on X11R4 and supports the monochrome VAXstation 2000, the monochrome VAXstation 3100, and the VAXstation II. The Xqdsg command 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 pixels.

−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 dots per inch (dpi).

−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 seconds.

−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 pixels.

−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 hexadecimal 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 hexadecimal 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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