Release 7.0.0 new features

Hardware

Base drivers

I2O
Intelligent I/O (I2O) for mass storage devices is supported.

Serial driver support
16650 UART up to 115000 baud is supported in the serial subsystem.

Graphics/X

Graphics mode
The graphics mode configured by default at installation has been enhanced. Systems with common graphics adapters can be expected to come up in 800x600 256 color mode automatically. Higher resolutions can be configured post installation for many supported graphics adapters.

Video Configuration Manager
The Video Configuration Manager, a SCOadmin tool, provides single-point graphics subsystem configuration with advanced device detection and test mode.

X server
When the system is rebooted with a different adapter, the X server will attempt to operate the new adapter in the same high-resolution mode as before the adapters were swapped, without the need for the user to reconfigure the system.

VESA driver
A device-independent VESA driver is supplied to provide non-accelerated operation for many newer graphics devices in high-resolution modes.

Multi-console devices
There is support for multi-console devices produced by Boundless Technology and Maxpeed. SCO does not distribute the relevant device drivers. Contact the vendors directly for information about availability and supported devices.

X11R6
X server release level X11R6 is supported.

X extensions
The following new X extensions are supported:

Binary compatibility
Binary compatibility is provided for SCO UnixWare 1 and 2 and SCO OpenServer R5-based X clients.

Audio

Soundblaster support
Support for Soundblaster sound cards is provided, including ``Plug and Play'' adapters.

Audio Configuration Manager
The Audio Configuration Manager, a SCOadmin tool, provides single-point audio device configuration.

scosound
A graphical play and record client, scosound, is provided, as well as command line audio utilities.

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UnixWare 7 Release 7.1.1 - 5 November 1999