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  • Apple updates X11 for second time in two weeks

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    Laurie A. Duncan
    Laurie A. Duncan
    11.13.2006

    Hot on the heels of X11 1.1.2 comes X11 1.1.3.From the Read Me:This update addresses several issues in the X11 for Mac OS X package, enabling it to better handle: - GLX stereo visuals - offscreen rendering to GLX Pbuffers and Pixmaps To tell X11 to take advantage of stereo visuals, enter: $ defaults write com.apple.x11 enable_stereo -bool true This update also addresses font issues present in X11 1.1.2, and is recommended for all users.FYI - Stereo viewing is a common technique to increase visual realism or enhance user interaction with 3D scenes and is typically used in scientific applications.