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# The LBX Mini-HOWTO

## Paul D. Smith, `psmith@baynetworks.com`

v1.04, 11 December 1997

LBX (Low Bandwidth X) is an X server extension which performs compression on the X protocol. It is meant to be used in conjunction with X applications and an X server which are separated by a slow network connection, to improve display and response time.

## 1. Introduction

## 2. What's The Status Of LBX?

## 3. Who Can Benefit From LBX?

## 4. Who Doesn't Need LBX?

## 5. How Does LBX Work?

## 6. What Do I Need To Use LBX?

## 7. What Don't I Need To Use LBX?

## 8. How Do I Start LBX?

## 9. Problems

## 10. Documentation

## 11. Alternatives

- 11.1 dxpc - The Differential X Protocol Compressor
- 11.2 Ssh (Secure Shell)
- 11.3 Which Is Better?

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