X/Open Co Ltd, Reading, Berkshire has formally launched its branding programme for graphical user interface products conforming to the Common Desktop Environment, bringing to a close the so-called fast track adoption process that was initiated back in November 1994. The brand requires adherence to the following specifications: X Window System Version 11.5 – X Window system protocol, X Lib API, X tool kit intrinsics, X Window System file formats and application conventions; Motif tool kit application programming interface (Version 1.2); XCDE diary and scheduling interface; XCDE Services and Applications and XCDE definitions. Companies can start getting their products branded now, and branding starts from $2,000 for programme members and $25,000 for non-members. There is no indication of when the first branded products will be appearing.
