diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 7aa24cab8..3cebf30ff 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -15,6 +15,27 @@ groups, state actors, etc. It's explicitly free of any "DEI" or similar discriminatory policies. Anybody who's treating others nicely is welcomed. +Upgrade notice +-------------- + +* Module ABIs have changed - drivers MUST be recompiled against this Xserver + verison, otherwise the Xserver can crash or not even start up correctly. + +* If your console is locked up (no input possible, not even VT switch), then + most likely the input driver couldn't be loaded due version mismatch. + When unsure, Better be prepared to ssh into your machine from another one + or set a timer that's calling `chvt 1` after certain time, so you'll don't + need a cold reboot. + +* Proprietary NVidia drivers might break: they still haven't managed to do + do even simple cleanups to catch up with Xorg master for about a year. + All attempts to get into direct contact have failed. We're trying to work + around this, but cannot give any guarantees. + +* Most xorg drivers should run as-is (need recompile!), with some exceptions. + See .gitlab-ci.yml for the versions/branches built along w/ Xlibre. + + Contact -------