X-Win32 9.2 - Release Notes

Contents

• Overview
• Improvements
  • 9.2
  • 9.1
  • 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 9.2

• New Slave session allows multiple users to share sessions
• LIVE Sessions use new protocol increasing speed
• Upgraded ssh module improving overall performance and stability
• Users can specify DPI settings in Xserver.config
• Upgraded Window Manager
• Keyboard files can be manually selected in X-Config
• Added Mouse Wheel Configuration Support in X-Config
• No Host needed in SSH sessions
• VN License Manager now deposits back-up registrations automatically into the user's online license account, avoiding the need to contact StarNet when deploying X-Win32 on a new system

Known Issues

• Logout is slow on certain systems using XDMCP
• Node Locked License not compatible of Windows 2000
• On certain virtual monitor software X-Win32 windows will appear on all screens

System Requirements

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

Specific Fixes

• Build 9.2.1084 -- 17/10/2008
  • Response Dialog updated
  • Checks for valid menu before proceeding
• Build 9.2.1081 -- 08/10/2008
  • Turned off GSSAPI credentials if not explicitly checked
  • Fixed saved passwords for rexec, rlogin, rsh sessions
  • Added ssh keep alive messages
• Build 9.2.1077 -- 30/09/2008
  • Blank ssh logins do not presend windows login
• Build 9.2.1076 -- 26/09/2008
  • Fixed an ssh error causing LIVE sessions to disconnect
  • Fixed an issue causing window manager thread to fail
• Build 9.2.1073 -- 24/09/2008
  • GSSApi support added
  • Added lucida font aliases
  • JSPager items kept in system menu
  • Compression checkbox saved in SSH sessions
  • Fixed slow RDP screen redraws
  • Updated XKB keyboard maps to fix various Input Problems
  • Multiple Window Mode works correctly with Virtual Desktop Software
• Build 9.2.1062 -- Released 27/08/2008
  • Panning Feature added
• Build 9.2.1061 -- Released 26/08/2008
  • Telnet sessions correctly handle empty passwords
  • Drop down menus no longer detach when dragging window
  • More informative upgrade dialogs
• Build 9.2.1054 -- Released 12/08/2008
  • Cursor can be larger than Windows defined values
  • Windows restored when calling from command line
• Build 9.2.1052 -- Released 01/08/2008
  • Update tool sends version with ssh
• Build 9.2.1051 -- Released 30/07/2008
  • Cadence (and other Motif based) Windows withdraw properly
  • Shift+Backspace no longer kills LIVE sessions
  • Fixed Intermittent hangs when connecting using ssh sessions
  • X-Win32 no longer shuts down when all floating licenses in use
  • Fixed rlogin password handling
  • License code upgrade
  • Easier to choose which monitor to send display to when using XDMCP
  • XDMCP window sizes correctly with multiple monitors
  • XDMCP Broadcasts sorted
  • X focus changes raise windows properly
  • LIVE sessions source with csh based shells
  • fixed LIVE freeze when maximizing/minimizing window
  • Fixed various Rootless Window Reparenting bugs
  • Double Click brings up Edit dialog in X-Config