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1. _I_n_t_r_o_d_u_c_t_i_o_n
The X Window System is a device-independent, network-
transparent window system developed at MIT. It runs on a
wide range of computing and graphics systems. The X window
server mediates all access to the graphics display and
allows it to be shared by both 2D and 3D applications.
Note: Packaged with your software is a separate sheet that
contains the Software License Agreement. This
software is provided to you solely under the terms
and conditions of the Software License Agreement.
Please take a few moments to review the Agreement.
This document contains the following chapters:
1. Introduction
2. Installation Information
3. Changes and Additions
4. Bug Fixes
5. Known Problems and Workarounds
1.1 _R_e_l_e_a_s_e__I_d_e_n_t_i_f_i_c_a_t_i_o_n__I_n_f_o_r_m_a_t_i_o_n
Following is the release identification information for X
Window System:
3.8
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IRIX 6.5
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1.2 _O_n_l_i_n_e__R_e_l_e_a_s_e__N_o_t_e_s
After you install the online documentation for a product
(the _r_e_l_n_o_t_e_s subsystem), you can view the release notes on
your screen.
If you have a graphics system, select ``Release Notes'' from
the Help submenu of the Toolchest. This displays the
_g_r_e_l_n_o_t_e_s(1) graphical browser for the online release notes.
Refer to the _g_r_e_l_n_o_t_e_s(1) man page for information on
options to this command.
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If have a nongraphics system, you can use the _r_e_l_n_o_t_e_s
command. Refer to the _r_e_l_n_o_t_e_s(1) man page for accessing
the online release notes.
1.3 _P_r_o_d_u_c_t__S_u_p_p_o_r_t
Silicon Graphics, Inc., provides a comprehensive product
support maintenance program for its products.
If you are in the U.S or Canada and would like support for
your Silicon Graphics-supported products, contact the
Technical Assistance Center at 1-800-800-4SGI.
If you are outside these areas, contact the Silicon Graphics
subsidiary or authorized distributor in your country.