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SOFTWARE: Announcing XFree86/OS2 version 3.3.2
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (marineau@magi.com)
Tue Mar 10 04:27:45 1998
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Date: 10 Mar 1998 03:08:00 -0500
From: marineau@magi.com
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Reply-to: marineau@magi.com
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Announcing XFreeOS2 version 3.3.2
XFree86 for OS/2 version 3.3.2 is now available. XFree86/OS2 is a port of
XFree86, a free implementation of the X consortium's X-windows system. As
the previous versions, this release is based on the X consortium's X11R6.3.
The OS/2 port of XFree86 is the work of Holger Veit, with contributions from
myself.
Version 3.3.2 of XFree86 adds drivers for many new video chipsets, as well
as improved support and acceleration for many existing drivers. It also
includes several hundred bugfixes.
Notable new features:
- Support for the ET6100, ViRGE GX/2 and /MX, Rage PRO, I128 Revolution and
several new Trident chipsets.
- Accelerated support for the W32, W32i, AT3D, AT25, NV1 and Riva128.
Acceleration for the TGUI and I128 chipsets has been improved.
- Preliminary support for certain AGP cards has been added.
- Improved support and stability for many of the chipsets which made
their debut in version 3.3.1 (Millenium II etc.)
Where can it be obtained?
As always, the main repository for all XFree86 binaries is at
ftp://ftp.xfree86.org . However, people are encouraged to use one of its
multiple mirrors. A list of mirrors is available at the official XFree86/OS2
page, at http://set.gmd.de/~veit/os2/xf86os2.html .
How do I install it and who should upgrade?
System requirements, installation instructions and general
OS/2-specific information on this release can be found at
http://set.gmd.de/~veit/os2/read332.html .
The general XFree86 release notes, which list the new features and the
bugfixes, can be found at http://www.xfree86.org/3.3.2/RELNOTES.html
This version is a full, unrestricted release, which supersedes 3.3.1.
As this version includes many enhancements, bugfixes and performance
improvements, we recommend that users use the latest version of
XFree86.
To obtain more information on XFree86/OS2:
Official XFree86 site:
http://www.xfree86.org
Official XFree86/OS2 site:
http://set.gmd.de/~veit/os2/xf86os2.html
OS/2 release notes for 3.3.2:
http://set.gmd.de/~veit/os2/read332.html
XFree86/OS2 FAQ:
http://set.gmd.de/~veit/os2/x11os2faq.html
Available ported software:
http://set.gmd.de/~veit/os2/xf86ported.html
Enjoy!
The XFree86/OS2 team.
Sebastien Marineau
Mechanical Engineering
University of Ottawa
marineau@genie.uottawa.ca
s521936@aix1.uottawa.ca
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