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(5 replies, posted in Off Topic / General Chat)

There is a changelog within the tarball, but it is not overly descriptive:

1.3.2 - 2010.07.08
    * Add support xauth secret.
    * Add xnest_debug mode.

1.3.1 - 2008.09.26
    * Added focus_password config option for focusing password
      automatically when default_user is enabled
    * Added auto_login option
    * Fixed uninitialized daemonmode, see
      http://www.freebsd.org/cgi/query-pr.cgi?pr=114366
    * Fixed maximum length for password
    * Introduced customization options for session text:
      font, colors, position, shadows.

1.3.0 - 2006.07.14
    * Added PAM support by Martin Parm
    * Fixed segfault on exit when testing themes. Thanks
      to Darren Salt & Mike Massonnet
    * Fixed vt argument detection, thanks to Henrik Brix Andersen
    * Corrected reference to input_color in the default theme
    * Fixed default shell setting
    * Fix segfault when calling XCloseDisplay(NULL); thanks Uli Schlachter

1.2.6 - 2006.09.15
    * Bug #008167: Update pid when in daemon mode
    * Fixed warnings when compiling with -Wall. Thanks to
      KIMURA Masaru
    * Fixed major memory leaks with repeated login (bug #007535)

1.2.5 - 2006.07.24
    * hiding of the cursor is now an option (disabled
      by default) since some WMs does not re-initialize
      the root window cursor.
    * The X server is restarted when the user logs out.
      This fixes potential security issues with user-launched
      apps staying attached to the root window after logout.
    * Bug #7432 : Added proper Xauth authentication: the X server
      is started with the -auth option and the user who logs
      in has his .Xauthority file initializated.

1.2.4 - 2006.01.18
    * Added commands for session start and stop
      (i.e. for session registering)
    * Added automatic numlock on/off option
    * Support for numpad Enter key
    * Restored support for daemon option in the config
      file.
    * Lock file now uses process id, no more false
      locking (thanks to Tobias Roth)

1.2.3 - 2005.09.11
    * Added FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD support
    * Replaced autotools with plain makefile(s)
    * Added 'suspend' command (untested, we don't use it)
    * Added support for %theme variable in login command
    
1.2.2 - 2005.05.21
    * fix panel drawing on screens <= 1024x768
    * Don't start X server unless valid theme found
    * revert to 'default' of invalid theme specified
    * try all themes from a set if one doesn't work
    
1.2.1 - 2005.05.17
    * draw input directly on panel

1.2.0 - 2005.05.16
    * added theme preview (slim -p /path/to/theme)
    * added JPEG support for panel image
    * added 'center' background type and 'background_color' option
    * added text shadow
    * added warning when execution of login command fails
    * Fix login failure when no shell specified in /etc/passwd
    * Print error when login command execution fails
    * add XNEST_DEBUG ifdef's to allow for easy debugging
    * Add support for Ctrl-u and Ctrl-w
    * Add 'vt07' to server arguments if not already specified
    * Removes daemon option from the config file. Use slim -d
    * Allow 'current_theme' to be a set of themes, choose randomly
    * Change default theme

1.1.0 - 2004.12.09
    * error messages for X11 apps are no longer redirected
      to the log file
    * fixed text position for default theme
    * added configurable shutdown and reboot messages
    * separated 'Enter username' and 'Enter password' messages
      position.
    * due to the previous two points, the theme format has 
      slightly changed
    
1.0.0 - 2004.12.07
    * First public SLiM release

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(1 replies, posted in CrunchBang Talk)

The mailing list dates back to when I was running the project from my personal domain. It does not really see any usage nowadays and has largely been replaced by these forums.

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(12 replies, posted in WM/DE Talk)

I have now switched to using CCM and I prefer it over xcompmgr. I have noticed some issues with the menu animations, which seem to be very flunky when right-clicking. I have disabled all the plugins apart from the shadows. It seems to be very stable and unlike xcompmgr, does not need to be restarted every other day, or so. I am excited to see how it develops. smile

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(10 replies, posted in Feedback & Suggestions)

Ideally, the keyboard issues will be fixed in the installer. Regarding the other suggestions, I look forward to seeing how you would implement them. Let us know you need any help. smile

valbaca wrote:

One day I'll shell out for a VPN and actually get around to encrypting my hard drive, etc.
PM VPN suggestions please.

I have started using SwissVPN. It can take a while to establish a connection, but otherwise it works well. smile

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(7 replies, posted in Introductions)

Hello Derek, welcome to the forums! smile

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(11 replies, posted in Introductions)

Hello TemperingPick, welcome to the forums! smile

TemperingPick wrote:

I still do have a Windows partition for 1 reason. Civilization. I just hope that Civ 5 has a Linux version.

That would be good, bobobex is a total megalomaniac and would love a Civ 5 Linux version! big_smile

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(5 replies, posted in Introductions)

Hello riverdog03, welcome to the forums! smile

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(9 replies, posted in Introductions)

Hello valbaca, welcome to the forums! smile

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(7 replies, posted in Introductions)

Hello bodek, welcome to the forums! smile

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(6 replies, posted in Introductions)

Hello Micheal, welcome to the forums! smile

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(5 replies, posted in Introductions)

Hello bcgreg, I am glad Statler is working well for you. Welcome to the forums! smile

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(14 replies, posted in Introductions)

Hello bardiel, welcome to the forums! smile

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(9 replies, posted in Introductions)

Hello marcocen, welcome to the forums! smile

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(11 replies, posted in Introductions)

Hello andrews, welcome to the forums! smile

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(8 replies, posted in Devel: CrunchBang 10 "Statler")

Sweet! I cannot wait to give it a try! smile

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(26 replies, posted in Off Topic / General Chat)

Awebb wrote:

...the hardware is... well... rock solid.

Oh dear! lol

^ should be doable. I will have a play. smile

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(8 replies, posted in Devel: CrunchBang 10 "Statler")

ikey wrote:

corenominal: Not a problem big_smile
Once its considered "stable" enough for testing I'll give you a holler.
It's simple to rebrand/customise anyway, need to add better partitioninig
and support for more window managers (i.e. openbox/xfwm4) for the dedicated
install mode, then it could be considered for "playtime"

Cool, I will look forward to have a play with it. smile

BTW, meant to ask, did you guys run into issues regarding live-initramfs from Debian
testing repos? Came up with a few simple workarounds you may/may not
be interested in

I have been following the Debian Live development packages, so I have not experienced too many real issues. How about yourselves? I am interested to know what the issues are and details about your workarounds.

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(8 replies, posted in Devel: CrunchBang 10 "Statler")

This looks very interesting, thank you for bringing it to our attention. I know a number of users have mentioned about Statler's lack of a live installer, so this is definitely something worth looking into. Thank you again. smile

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(26 replies, posted in Off Topic / General Chat)

^ lol

Still, I have heard that you can play a wicked game of pinball on the iPad, so it cannot be all bad!

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(7 replies, posted in Introductions)

Hello weemanosd, welcome to the forums! smile

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(5 replies, posted in Introductions)

Hello kolchak, welcome to the forums! smile

Seems like a reasonable idea, although I would not want to end-up bombarding users with too many options. Does anyone have any ideas how to better implement this?

gutterslob wrote:

Nice ones, Hadret. I particularly like the Black and Navy variants.

+1, I have the black version (surprise surprise) set as my wallpaper, it is awesome. smile