RandR module version, cant get V1.2

[Alex Deucher]

On Dec 3, 2007 4:01 AM, Ford Prefect <geopal at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > And now comes the question, randr is stiff-necked in reporting an older version:
> >
> > xrandr -v --verbose
> >
> > Server reports RandR version 1.1
> > ...
>
> I have found out under what circumstances the server does this: it happens when XGL is enabled. De-activating XGL leads to
>
> xrandr -v
>
> Server reports RandR version 1.2
>
> ... and I can use all the fancy features V1.2 offers over V1.1.
>
> This is good news, but still a little bit unsatisfying. I know now HOW to use a work-around, but still don't know WHY exactly this happens. Any ideas from you guys?

XGL is an xserver that runs on top of another xserver.  Make sure you
query the right display.


Alex