Static color model X server

I posted a question to this list yesterday, then realized half of
the answer: I'm running an X server that only supports static color
model. Is there any way to hack a GRASS XDRIVER to run a graphics
monitor with a static color model?

I'm happy to program GIS data crunching, but would prefer to remain
as ignorant as possible of the details of XDRIVER. Can anyone
offer suggestions or workarounds for this?

Neel Smith
smith@hcacad.holycross.edu