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LinuxPR: Xi Graphics Releases New Accelerated-X for Linux/UNIX Systems

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Dec 7, 2000

“Version 6 Offers New VMWare Support Feature.”

“Xi Graphics Inc., a privately held firm that specializes in
premium graphics support software for Linux and UNIX systems,
announced today the release of version 6 of its line of
Accelerated-X Display Servers(TM) for laptop, desktop and
multi-head use. The newest version of Accelerated-X continues to
offer the high performance and stability which have come to be
associated with the Xi Graphics’ name. In addition, version 6
offers numerous new features developed in direct response to
customer requests.”

“Some of the new features now available in Accelerated-X Display
Server version 6 include:

XiG X Full Screen Extension (XiG-XFS) support


for VMWare


Preliminary USB support for Linux and Solaris 8


Digital Flat Panels (DFP) support


Dual View support for cards such as the Matrox G400 and Appian


Duet


Touchscreen support and TSC calibration support via the tscal


program


A totally new, dynamically loadable, I/O subsystem.


LBX and XKB extension support

“The additional features offered in version 6 are, for the most
part, in response to customer inquiries and requests,” said Dan
McGregor, national sales manager at Xi Graphics. “We are
particularly sensitive to market demands and set our engineering
goals in accordance with what our customers want. This is
particularly important with the popularity of Linux on the rise,
resulting in new markets and potential customers appearing every
day.”

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