How Do I Use My PC as a Terminal for Running Dataplot on Another Platform (e.g., Unix)?
Question: I am using my IBM PC compatible to run Dataplot on a remote workstation. I do not particulary want to install and run Dataplot locally on my PC, but I would still like to generate high quality graphics on my screen. When used as a terminal to a remote computer, the graphics capability is determined by the communications software. The type of graphics protocol supported varies widely depending on the specific communications software you have. The most common case is that Dataplot is running on a remote Unix workstation. In this case, the recommended solution is to obtain and install an X11 software package on your PC. This allows your PC to operate as an X11 terminal. If you have an ethernet connection, this is probably the most satisfactory approach. A number of commercial implemenatations of X11 software are available for the PC. X11 is a protocol designed to provide device independent graphics and windowing in a network environment. It is the standard protocol for most Unix
