Hi,
On 05 Feb 2019, at 02:06, Kevin Brace <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Back in early January 2019, I proposed releasing X Server 1.19.7 since there
> are about 20+ fixes queued in since the previous maintenance release of X
> Server 1.19.6 back in December 2017.
> I did not see anyone objecting to a new maintenance release, so I will like
> to appoint myself to this task.
> Personally, I have never been involved in releasing such a large software
> package in the past, so I am sure I will need some help in doing this (in
> fact, I will ask for help very shortly).
> Anyway, X Server is an important piece of a FOSS software stack, so even if
> it is a maintenance release, I do not want to mess it up.
> If there are other deserving fixes that should be applied before the release,
> let me know.
> I would imagine that the code should go through a testing phase (1.19.7 RC1,
> etc.) since I lack experience in handling such a large software package
> release.
> Assuming everything goes right, I expect an official maintenance release
> around end of February 2019 to early March 2019.
Thank you for your effort, as visible on my YT channel I also like to play with
nice vintage gear.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjdyd3xcDVY
I guess 1.19 was with XAA already removed? For really vintage hardware and
applications choosing the last xorg-server with XAA might make sense, so one
can get this solid lines, fills, and such accelerated, ..?
Keep up the good work,
maybe I find some spare time to contribute S3/Virge or 3dfx fixes another day
;-)
René
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