Graphics/X

Graphics mode

The graphics mode configured by default at installation has been enhanced. Systems with common graphics adapters can be expected to come up in 800x600 256 color mode automatically. Higher resolutions can be configured post installation for many supported graphics adapters.

Video Configuration Manager

The Video Configuration Manager, a SCOadmin tool, provides single-point graphics subsystem configuration with advanced device detection and test mode.

X server

When the system is rebooted with a different adapter, the X server will attempt to operate the new adapter in the same high-resolution mode as before the adapters were swapped, without the need for the user to reconfigure the system.

VESA driver

A device-independent VESA driver is supplied to provide non-accelerated operation for many newer graphics devices in high-resolution modes.

Multi-console devices

There is support for multi-console devices produced by Boundless Technology and Maxpeed. We do not distribute the relevant device drivers. Contact the vendors directly for information about availability and supported devices.

X11R6

X server release level X11R6 is supported.

X extensions

The following new X extensions are supported:

• DOUBLE-BUFFER

• RECORD

• SYNC

• XC-MISC

• XKEYBOARD

Binary compatibility

Binary compatibility is provided for SCO UnixWare 1 and 2 and SCO OpenServer R5-based X clients.