X-Win32 9.2 - Release Notes
Contents
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
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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
- 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