Changes between Version 100 and Version 101 of FAQ

Timestamp:

08/30/10 12:02:51 (3 years ago)

Author:

jeremyhu@…

Comment:

Update the state of RANDR

FAQ

@@ -145 +145 @@
 MacPorts does not use the X11 '''client''' libraries provided by the system, but installs its own copy. Reasons to do so are consistent support for older machines and not violating `/usr/X11`. Most X11 related software is newer in MacPorts anyway.
 
-Don't be scared away, MacPorts will still use the X11 server provided by the system.
+Don't be scared away, MacPorts built applications are still compatible with the X11 server provided by the system.
 
 === What does 'Xlib:  extension "RANDR" missing on display "/tmp/launch-XXXXXX/:0"' mean? === #randr
 
-Many X11 programs try to use the RANDR extension, and print this warning when it is not available. The RANDR extension is never available on Mac OS X, so when you use these programs you will see this message. It's harmless and you should ignore it.
+Many X11 programs try to use the RANDR extension, and print this warning when it is not available. The RANDR extension is available in development builds of the X11 server and will eventually make its way into a production release.  If you want to test out RANDR support, install the xorg-server-devel port.  This warning is harmless and safe to ignore.
 
 === Python fails to build === #pythonfails