How copy-paste works on Linux ?
· 3 minutes de lecture
In this article, we will explore the internal workings of copy and paste in Linux. First, let me provide some context. There is a manual, almost like an RFC.
The Inter-Communication Client Conventions Manual (ICCCM for short), which lays down some rules. The first version was published in July 1989, the second in 1994. This manual, written 30 years ago, is therefore the reference for the subject.