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diff --git a/indra/newview/linux_tools/client-readme.txt b/indra/newview/linux_tools/client-readme.txt index 89454e2ade..ff607b778a 100644 --- a/indra/newview/linux_tools/client-readme.txt +++ b/indra/newview/linux_tools/client-readme.txt @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ -Second Life - Linux Alpha README --=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= +Second Life - Linux Beta README +-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- This document contains information about the Second Life Linux client, and isn't meant to serve as an introduction to Second @@ -26,16 +26,14 @@ Life itself - please see <http://www.secondlife.com/whatis/>. 1. INTRODUCTION -=-=-=-=-=-=-=- -Hi! This is an ALPHA release of the Second Life client for Linux. -The 'alpha' status means that not everything is implemented yet and -we're still hard at work on this version of the client, but many -residents find that it already works well 'out of the box' for accessing -Second Life. +Hi! This is a BETA release of the Second Life client for Linux. +The 'beta' status means that although we're still smoothing-out a few rough +edges, this version of the client is functionally complete and should +work quite well 'out of the box' for accessing Second Life. We encourage you to try it out and let us know of its compatibility -with your system. Be aware that although the client itself is provided -for testing purposes, any changes you make within the Second Life world -are permanent. +with your system. Be aware that although this is a 'beta' client, it connects +to the main Second Life world and changes you make there are permanent. You will have either obtained this client from secondlife.com (the official site) or from a third-party packager; if you encounter any problems then @@ -98,7 +96,7 @@ you wish. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=- These are the most commonly-encountered known issues which are specific to -the Alpha release of the Linux client. +the Beta release of the Linux client. * VISUAL EFFECTS AND PERFORMANCE - many Linux graphics drivers are not as robust as their counterparts for other operating systems, so some advanced @@ -106,9 +104,9 @@ the Alpha release of the Linux client. stability. See PROBLEM 3 in the TROUBLESHOOTING section if you wish to turn these on to possibly enhance your experience. -* MISC - The following features are not currently fully implemented on the - Linux client and are therefore known not to work properly: - * Movie recording +* MISC - The following features are known to not yet be fully operational on + the Linux client: + * Movie recording (soon to be deprecated) * Full Unicode font rendering * UPLOAD / SAVE / COLOR-PICKER DIALOGS - These only appear when the client @@ -214,7 +212,7 @@ configuration options for advanced troubleshooters. you disable specific GL extensions, each of which is represented by a letter ("a"-"o"). If you can narrow down a stability problem on your system to just one or two GL extensions then please post details of your hardware - (and drivers) to the Linux Client Alpha Testers forum (see link below) along + (and drivers) to the Linux Client Testers forum (see link below) along with the minimal LL_GL_BLACKLIST which solves your problems. This will help us to improve stability for your hardware while minimally impacting performance. @@ -256,7 +254,7 @@ bugs in all Second Life releases if you find that the Troubleshooting section in this file hasn't helped (please note, however, that this is not a support forum). -Linux Client Alpha Testers forum: +Linux Client Testers forum: <http://forums.secondlife.com/forumdisplay.php?forumid=263> This is a forum where Linux Client users can help each other out and discuss the latest updates. |