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<p>x2x allows the console (keyboard and mouse) on one <a href="/facts/X_Window_System/ac2vRIQL">X</a> server to be used to control another X server. It also provides ancillary functions like clipboard sharing. </p><p>The software was developed in 1996 by David Chaiken at <a href="/facts/Digital_Equipment_Corporation/ztxs6keA">DEC</a>. It is currently maintained by Mikhail Gusarov. </p><p>The tool provided ideas used by x2vnc and Win2vnc. It is still in use to this day. </p><p>The name <i>x2x</i> has been registered as an international trademark by Triple-S GmbH of Germany for one of their software products despite the obvious prior use of the name. </p>