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XWindows Software for use with UNIX stats server

XWindows is a point-and-click graphical user interface to the unix operating system. The SAS System and SPSS require such an interface for interactive use. They can be used non-interactively without XWindows. Some other unix applications, such as emacs, can take advantage of such an interface, but do not require it.

XLiveCD is a free XWindows emulation program for PCs, developed at Indiana University .

XLiveCD at Indiana U
Connecting to stats server using XLiveCD.

Mac OS X version 10.3 and higher can use the X11 utility available from Apple to get similar functionality. If you don't already have it, you can get it from:
http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/apple/macosx_updates/x11formacosx.html

Connecting to stats server using Mac X11.

NOTE: Using XWindows is only practical for on-campus users. It is too slow to be rewarding from off-campus, even if you have DSL or cable connection.