source: npl/mediabox/lcdproc_edwin/src/WHATSNEW @ 105afb5

Last change on this file since 105afb5 was c5c522c, checked in by Edwin Eefting <edwin@datux.nl>, 8 years ago

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1Recent changes:
2
3Key: 
4     - Something removed
5     + Something added
6     * Something changed / fixed
7
8Coming soon: (?) (my list of stuff to do soon...)
9 + Client menus
10 + Configuration file support
11 * Better syntax for driver parameters
12 * Dynamically-loaded driver system
13
14V0.4-pre9:
15 * small fixes for irix
16 * Added flag in LCDd to shut off server screen: 
17        "-i off" or "--serverinfo off"
18 + Wirz SLI driver
19 + 16x2 support (server only)
20 + MtxOrb generic output support in driver
21 * Misc libc5 fixes
22 + support for arbitrary display sizes; anything 16-80 characters
23   wide, and 2-25 characters tall.  (doesn't work if you try to use
24   a display size bigger than your LCD..  :)
25 * curses driver looks slightly better (titles)
26 * sizes > 20x4 no longer crash
27
28V0.4-pre8:
29 * LCDd gives more updated info in the connect string:
30        cell size, lcd dimensions.
31 * bargraphs are now the correct length on CFontz displays, in the main
32   lcdproc client.  For other clients, please parse the connect string!
33 * MtxOrb driver supports simultaneous vbars/hbars now, with a
34   mechanism to automatically use custom characters for as many
35   as possible.
36 + 20x2 support in LCDd!  Use "--type 20x2".
37        (LCDd --type 20x2 -d MtxOrb )
38 * LCDd can change backlight brightness instead of shutting it "off"
39 * HD44780 should work again (LCDd forks earlier now.. oops  :)
40 + 20x2 support in lcdproc client for the following screens:
41        C G T M X D B S U A
42   Support will not be added for K and O screens.
43 + BSD support (?)
44 * 20x4 screens should display correctly on 40x4 displays
45
46V0.4-pre7: new driver
47 + CrystalFontz (CFontz) LCD driver added
48 * Backlight control improved
49 + Brightness control added
50
51V0.4-pre6:
52 + Backlight control added.  Modes so far are "on", "off", and "open".
53   Client commands are "on", "off", "toggle", "blink", and "flash".
54 * Main clients' screen titles now include hostname
55 + New sample client: fortune.pl
56 * Added changes from David Glaude:
57 + IRman support
58 + Big Digit support (MtxOrb driver doesn't display it correctly yet)
59 + Big cloc[K] screen
60 * MtxOrb serial speed is configurable with "--speed"
61 * misc bugfixes
62 + ... more
63
64V0.4-pre5:
65 * Fixed bug which could take server down with a dead client
66 * Fixed small scroller bug
67 + Added "frame" widgets..  use "-in <frame_name>" after widget_add
68   to put something in a frame.
69 + The disk screen is back!
70 - Frame rendering isn't finished..  the renderer probably needs a
71   complete rewrite.  Any volunteers?  :)
72
73V0.4-pre4:
74 + Server menus (fairly small so far)
75 + Ability to shut down, reboot, change some options, etc (menu only)
76 * Driver arguments no longer required
77 * Curses driver doesn't start server in background any more...
78 * Argument handling fixed...
79 * Drivers support "--help" for command-line info
80
81V0.4-pre3:
82 + Scroller widgets
83 * Proper errno messages...
84 * "make install" should work now
85 * Joystick driver allows key remapping
86 + Screen "durations" are actually *used* now.  (oops)
87 + Initial support for screen priorities (strict priority queue)
88 * Misc (but annoying!) bugs fixed, which hadn't yet affected anything
89 + Drivers support parameters now (MtxOrb, joy, at least)
90
91
92V0.4-pre2:
93 * Memory leaks fixed
94 + Memory "top" screen (S)
95 + Titles now autoscroll
96 * Fixed small screen-visibility bug  (clients weren't always
97   notified of screen cycles)
98 + Heartbeat modes implemented.  Clients can remove it with
99             widget_del my_screen heartbeat
100   or turn it back on with
101             widget_add my_screen heartbeat " "
102   Note that the client only has control over this when the heartbeat
103   is in "open" mode.  (currently, it always is)
104
105
106V0.4-pre1:
107 * Too much to mention...
108
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