X-Win32 9.0 - Release Notes

Contents

• Overview
• Improvements
  • 9.0
• Known Issues
• System Requirements
• Specific Fixes

Overview

X-Win32 9 is a complete reimplementation of the product, including an all new user interface, a new SSH implementation, and an all new technology layer for drawing and displaying graphics on the screen. Included in version 9 is a new LIVE session that uses SSH to allow for suspending running sessions and resuming them at a later time.

Improvements in X-Win32 9.0

• New LIVE sessions allowing for session persistency.
• Classic resize scrollbars added in single window mode
• Sessions can now be suspended and resumed and transfered to different computers without having to end a session.
• Upgraded Window Manager increases stability
• RANDR extentsion implemented
• Single Window Mode can be resized
• Application Data Folder Redirection supported
• Session autostart functionality implemented
• Sessions paths can now be any folder on the system
• Ad hoc session support
• Truetype font support added

Known Issues

• Logout is slow on certain systems using XDMCP
• Node Locked License not compatible of Windows 2000

System Requirements

• Windows 2000 SP3, Windows XP, Windows 2003, and Vista are supported

Specific Fixes

• Build 9.0.1119 -- Released 2008-01-30
  • Fixed msi NOAUTOUPDATE issue
  • Fixed window viewport resizing issue
  • Lavis Menu items roll up correctly
  • Telnet passwords on Slackware authenticate correctly
  • Alt+F4 key command can be sent to remote host
• Build 9.0.1114 -- Released 2008-01-11
  • Fixed Double click error on Welcome dialog
  • Completion of requests to IPSmart are now properly checked.
• Build 9.0.1111 -- Released 2008-01-02
  • Caps Lock key works with XKB extension disabled
  • Numpad works with XKB extension disabled
  • Better Installation error detection in LIVE module
  • Fixed a crash due to an XDMCP race condition
• Build 9.0.1107 -- Released 2007-12-18
  • Removed automatic XDMCP broadcast when no sessions defined
  • Fixed XDMCP reset after entering in login information
  • License parameters are now sent when upgrading on Vista
  • Newest Red Hat rules now used when XKB extension is enabled
• Build 9.0.1102 -- Released 2007-12-11
  • Fixed Cannot get SID error with wireless card on Vista laptops
  • xauth merges .Xauthority data rather than overwriting the file when file is set in the security tab
  • User does not need to be on restricted network to connect when using Restricted floating license
• Build 9.0.1097 -- Release 2007-11-30
  • Improve keyboard file selection when XKB extension disabled
  • Fixed crash when reading a license file with no permissions
  • Disabling XKB extension fixes the AltGr button not being recognized
• Build 9.0.1088 -- Release 2007-11-9
  • The license in use now has a distinguishing mark in the License Monitor
  • License PIDs are no longer shown to the user
  • Multilanguage Keyboard support added when XKB extension is disabled
  • Creating new XDMCP sessions automatically default to Single Window Mode
  • Fixed XDMCP login freeze
  • Fixed rlogin permission denied error
  • Improved handling of workscreen area
• Build 9.0.1083 -- Release 2007-10-31
  • Fixed crash with nettables
  • Fixed Failed to Start App bug in LIVE session when no password given
  • "Use Scrollbars" option added in X-Config Single Window Mode
  • Browser window larger when upgrading license
  • Copyright updated
• Build 9.0.1078 -- Release 2007-10-19