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Digital Research's GEM opens a new window on Linux
Digital Research's GEM was one of the earliest graphical environments for PC compatibles, and an inspired hack has now resurrected it on Linux.
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Digital Research’s GEM, one of the first graphical environments for PC compatibles, has been revived for Linux. The new version is a port of the Atari ST’s desktop interface. It was created by Slovenian developer Tomaž Štih, who built the port as an inspired hack. The project brings the classic GEM experience to modern Linux systems.
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