Q. Why is programmer independence from hardware specifics important?

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Q. What is the purpose of an abstract terminal in a windowing system?

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Q. How does the imaging model enhance portability of application programs?

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Q. What is the purpose of an imaging model in a windowing system?

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Q. What role does a windowing system play in coordinating active applications?

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Q. How does a windowing system resolve display conflicts between active applications?

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Q. Which tasks can a windowing system provide independence from?

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Q. What is the primary purpose of a windowing system in terms of application management?

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Q. How does a windowing system dedicate display regions to active abstract terminals?

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Q. What is the key benefit of coordinating concurrent processes at the windowing system level?

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Q. How does a windowing system achieve independence from hardware specifics?

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Q. What is a disadvantage of implementing the management of multiple processes within each application?

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Q. What is highlighted as a potential issue with the practical implementation of the proposed architectures?

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Q. What is the X Window System based on?

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Q. Which institution developed the X Window System (Release 11)?

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Q. What key feature of the X Window System distinguishes it from other window systems?

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Q. What advantage does the X Protocol provide for the X Window System?

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Q. What role does the X server play in the X Window System?

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Q. What function does the X server serve in terms of physical input events?

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Q. What is the benefit of the X server relieving clients from certain display information?

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