Current Size Requirements of X

• Size of X has grown considerably in past decade.

• Typical X server with minimal desktop (twm, xterm, clock) needs 4584 KB RAM, 16 MB File Size.

• Comparative size requirements of popular desktops:

  • Motif 5780 KB RAM 30 MB File Size
  • Gnome 13896 KB RAM 95 MB File Size
  • KDE 10924 KB RAM 96 MB File Size
  • Minimal 4584 KB RAM 16 MB File Size

Notes: