Mesa 4.0.3 release notes June 25, 2002 PLEASE READ!!!! Introduction ------------ Mesa uses an even/odd version number scheme like the Linux kernel. Odd numbered versions (such as 3.3) designate new developmental releases. Even numbered versions (such as 3.4) designate stable releases. Mesa 4.0.3 basically just contains bug fixes version 4.0.2. See the docs/VERSIONS file for the list of bug fixes. The GGI driver has been updated, thanks to Filip Spacek. Device Drivers -------------- Mesa advertises itself as either OpenGL 1.2 or OpenGL 1.3 depending on the device driver. If the driver enables all the ARB extensions which are part of OpenGL 1.3 then glGetString(GL_VERSION) will return "1.3". Otherwise, it'll return "1.2". A number of Mesa's software drivers haven't been actively maintained for some time. We rely on volunteers to maintain many of the drivers. Here's the current status of all included drivers: Driver Status ---------------------- --------------------- XMesa (Xlib) implements OpenGL 1.3 OSMesa (off-screen) implements OpenGL 1.3 FX (3dfx Voodoo1/2) implements OpenGL 1.3 SVGA implements OpenGL 1.3 Wind River UGL implements OpenGL 1.3 Windows/Win32 implements OpenGL 1.3 DOS/DJGPP implements OpenGL 1.3 (new in Mesa 4.0.2) GGI implements OpenGL 1.3 BeOS needs updating Allegro needs updating D3D needs updating ---------------------------------------------------------------------- $Id: RELNOTES-4.0.3,v 1.1.1.5 2004/08/12 23:43:27 anholt Exp $