From:	 Joseph Cheek <joseph@cheek.com>
To:	 rl-announce@mail.redmondlinux.org
Subject: [rl-announce] Build 41, RC2 is available
Date:	 Tue, 23 Oct 2001 10:35:57 -0700 (PDT)

hi all,

build 41, RC2, is available on ftp.redmondlinux.org, and soon on mirror
sites.  this version upgrades the kernel to 2.4.12-ac3 and should fix the
partitioning issue many of you have noticed.  beyond that it has some new
backgrounds, better multimedia support, and of course more bug fixes.

unless serious problems are found with this build, i expect the next one
[build 42], RC3, to be declared final.  please test and let me know!
especially the partitioning during install.

thanks!

joe

PS: new screenshots will be coming soon.

abbreviated changelogs:

* updated rlcreatehwfiles to create /dev/dvd, /mnt/cdrom, and /dev/cdrom
on demand
* cosmetic changes to boot sequence
* fixed swapoff: invalid argument bug
* added ispell
* kernel modules -> device drivers
* mahjongg -> taipei
* kreversi, ksokoban -> gamepak
* noatun -> xmms
* squelched KAccel, KLibLoader debug output
* updated kernel to 2.4.10-ac12
* updated xine to 0.9.2
* upgraded ppp to 2.4.1
* upgraded xawtv to 3.64, added motv icon
* made kedit default sig editor for kmail
* added kiconedit to devel rpms
* upgraded kernel to 2.4.12-ac3

TO DO RC2:
- autorun.sh on cd
- mozilla .png -> .xpm
- fix ospm_system
- fix sane
- update windows installer
- inline help
- global help
- freeze menus
[low]
- fix ppp
- add netgear fa312/311 support?
- add netgear fa410 support?
- kautorun mixed mode doesn't work?

FIXED BUT NOT VERIFIED:
- aic7xxx probing works!
- partitioning has problems
- boot partition not marked active if RL boot loader not requested
- isapnp probing fails [due to missing /proc/bus/isapnp/devices file?]
- isapnp nics aren't detected ['NDC0201:NDC Plug & Play Ethernet Card']
- stuff Directory for kslideshow.kssrc
- tuxracer doesn't install
- tuxtype doesn't run
- kmail edit signature doesn't work

FIXED AND VERIFIED:
- loading default modules -> loading drivers
- entering run-level 5 -> starting services [runlevel 5]
- swapoff: invalid argument
- chicago /dev/cdrom not created correctly
- /dev/cdrom not created on HD install
- update install guide text
- add install guide partner logos
- update install guide pictures
- fix kmix start on desktop, not system tray
- add xmms
- mahjongg -> taipei
- new background image
- fix koffice filters
- add ispell
- rc2 home page
- align trash
- desktop text background colors
- upgrade to stable 2.4.12 kernel
- update xine -> -s DVD in kautorunrc template
- rlnethood additional search for master browser
- gnupg upgrade to 1.06
- fix kscd/audiocd autorun - only partially fixed

SHOWSTOPPER BUGS:
- pcmcia floppy doesn't load drivers at install

CRITICAL BUGS:
- lizard crashes if serial mouse selected on system with no serial mouse
- smb copies always request to overwrite

BUGS:
[lizard/installer]
- lizard locks up if test video screen clicked multiple times
- modem device box shows /dev/ttyS0 even if it isn't in the dropdown list
- NVidia TNT original installs XFree86 3.3.6, doesn't work
- sanfrancisco installs XFree86 3.3.6 in safe install mode
[kernel]
- ms nat pro usb kb hangs entire system if caps lock pressed twice
- compaq internet usb kb hangs entire system if nums lock pressed twice
  [only on certain hw combinations]
- ZIP drives won't mount [hardware?]
- "Device not ready.  Make sure there is a disc in the drive." in
  syslog.
[core utilities]
- insmod/modprobe messages appear over boot screen
- usb hotplug drivers aren't loaded at boot, only at insert/remove
  [mod_quickcam]
[gui]
- error when going "up" from smb:/server resource [to smb:/]
- konq doesn't do ssl [https://]
- konq doesn't do java
[apps]
- backspace in vi should be ^? [^H is needed to backspace]

TO DO RC3:
- mozilla slightly wider [680px?]
- softer entry/exit sounds
- remove nfs automounter
- add my linux system support for zip disks
- install software wizard
- add hardware wizard
- mozilla "no app specified" -> kfmclient exec [noApplicationSpecified]
- mozilla default save dir -> personal files [browser.download.dir ?]
- mozilla no sidebar by default
- mozilla bookmarks
- shutdown from logout()
- reboot from logout()
- rlupdate -> 1.0.10
- add trash can icons
- add konq spinning icons
- add rlcontrol
- limit exec: protocol to local file viewing
- request support assistance/support incident wizard
- kdesud keep passwords
[low]
- center ktip tips
- gphoto use other ports than ttyS0
- update wizard icon
- fix grub geometry errors on SF after clean hdb2 install
- mesa-devel, XFree86-devel conflicts
- ext2fs-devel script failed
- glibc-devel script failed
- build xchat -> extras
- koncd -> gcombust?
- symlink libdb.so.3 to libdb.so for Yahoo IM

POSTPONED TO SP1:
- XFree86 4.2.0
- gatos ATI tv tuner support
- add dvd.sf.net dvdnav plugin
- disable ide cdrom DMA support - check /proc/ide/hdX/media for "cdrom"
- my documents text

POSTPONED TO BERYL:
- wine My Documents -> Desktop/Personal Files
- kghostscript reads PDF's poorly, doesn't print
- auto login if only one user account created [kdm/X timing error?]
- kxconfig if video doesn't come up
- remove konsole from menu bar
- openssl default certificate -> RL
- suspend from logout()
- ktip trash -> recycle bin
- remove Reiserfs format option in fdisk screen
- desktop align recycle bin
- add cdparanoia headers
- add lame
- add audiocd:// io slave?
- add win2k theme
- add MPEG videos?

UNVERIFIED BUGS:
[lizard/installer]
- lizard crashes when trying to configure network card in safe mode
  install
- safe mode install takes two minutes after selection to switch to IMPS/2
  mouse
- when no period in domain name [ie, FQDN of seattle.test], samba
  workgroup isn't set up properly
- lisa install [er=text] doesn't come up
[kernel]
- creative sound blaster 128 has cpu overload
[gui]
- kdm clicks appear in the wrong spot with 640x480 and 800x600 virtual
  in XFree86 3.3.6

TO DOCUMENT:
- kcmshell grub doesn't modify lilo.conf when writing new configs
- kxconfig shows video card as "2 the Max MAX Color S3 Trio64V+" if
  XFree86 3.3.6 set up
- kfloppy shows "/dev/fd0H1440: no such device or address" if no floppy in
  drive
- compaq 7800 laptop freezes after picking either install method
- ess1879 on nec 6060 laptop not recognized
- ati all in wonder rage 128 pro doesn't install [1002:4742]
- S3 Incorporated. ViRGE /DX doesn't install [5333:8a01]
- SiS540 onboard video doesn't install
- how to use kxconfig to create a new X config [after install incorrectly
  sets up X]
- make sure CD boot is turned on when installing RL
- stop then start CD Player to get control over access
- ppp won't work if there is already a default connection to the Internet
  [ie, via a LAN]

NO REPRO BUGS:
[lizard/installer]
- after lizard finished, booter -server fails to start with wrong display
  type error
[gui]
none
[core utilities]
- system halts if initdefault is set to runlevel 3

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