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Everything about XFixes
In computing, XFixes is an X Window System extension which makes useful additions to the X11 protocol. It was started in 2003 by Keith Packard. It first appeared in the KDrive X server and later in X.Org Server version 6.8.0. Wikipedia →
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- Read the overview: XFixesA 5-minute orientation
- Pick up a classic book: Xfix It DuckThe most-reprinted book on the subject
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- Go sideways: X Window SystemA closely related topic
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