How to print Text on trasparent background under X?

From: codemonkey (spammenot_at_invalid.addr.net)
Date: 10/21/03 

Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003 10:04:24 +0200

As the subject says, I want to write a routine to print text
lines on a X screen, regardless of the window manager and/or
background used. The text should have a transparent background.
The purpose is to output as much system/app information on the
screen without wasting space for windows borders.

Probably this can be accomplished by writing in one transparent
borderless window, but since I know nothing about X programming
any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

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