From a25fe61607cfb7da3546884c05a1afb1ea4d139a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Brian Paul Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 14:34:54 +0000 Subject: initial 6.5 release notes --- docs/RELNOTES-6.5 | 74 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ docs/relnotes.html | 1 + 2 files changed, 75 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/RELNOTES-6.5 (limited to 'docs') diff --git a/docs/RELNOTES-6.5 b/docs/RELNOTES-6.5 new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..935107b734 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/RELNOTES-6.5 @@ -0,0 +1,74 @@ + + Mesa 6.5 Release Notes + + month, day, 2005 + + + +Introduction +------------ + +Mesa uses an even/odd version number scheme like the Linux kernel. +Odd numbered versions (such as 6.5) designate new developmental releases. +Even numbered versions (such as 6.4) designate stable releases. + + + +New Features +------------ + +GL_EXT_timer_query - used to get elapsed time information from the renderer. + + + +Driver Interface Changes +------------------------ + +Stencil: The Driver.StencilOp/Func/Mask() functions have been replaced by +the two-sided versions: Driver.Stencil*Separate(). + + + +To Do +----- +Fix linux-glide target/driver. +Fix lambda calculation for frag progs. + + + + +Removed Extensions +------------------ + +The following extensions have been removed: + + GL_HP_occlusion_test - this is superceded by GL_ARB_occlusion_query. + + + +To Do (someday) items +--------------------- + Switch to freeglut + Increase MAX_DRAWBUFFERS + + + + +Driver Status +---------------------- ---------------------- +DRI drivers varies with the driver +XMesa (Xlib) implements OpenGL 1.5 +OSMesa (off-screen) implements OpenGL 1.5 +Glide (3dfx Voodoo1/2) implements OpenGL 1.3 +SVGA implements OpenGL 1.3 +Wind River UGL implements OpenGL 1.3 +Windows/Win32 implements OpenGL 1.5 +DJGPP implements OpenGL 1.5 +GGI implements OpenGL 1.3 +BeOS implements OpenGL 1.5 +Allegro needs updating +D3D needs updating + + +---------------------------------------------------------------------- +$Id: RELNOTES-6.5,v 3.1 2005/09/14 14:34:54 brianp Exp $ diff --git a/docs/relnotes.html b/docs/relnotes.html index 896647fafa..221efc76f7 100644 --- a/docs/relnotes.html +++ b/docs/relnotes.html @@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ The release notes summarize what's new or changed in each Mesa release.