[Gaim-commits] CVS: web/htdocs faq.txt,1.35,1.36

[Luke S. <lsc...@us...>]

Update of /cvsroot/gaim/web/htdocs
In directory sc8-pr-cvs1:/tmp/cvs-serv13839

Modified Files:
	faq.txt 
Log Message:
0.60 faq updates


Index: faq.txt
===================================================================
RCS file: /cvsroot/gaim/web/htdocs/faq.txt,v
retrieving revision 1.35
retrieving revision 1.36
diff -u -d -r1.35 -r1.36
--- faq.txt	3 Apr 2003 06:54:26 -0000	1.35
+++ faq.txt	5 Apr 2003 22:32:17 -0000	1.36
@@ -65,11 +65,11 @@
 *BSD users may also have problems with libtool and will also have to remove the --no-verify from the configure script.
 </p>
 
-Q:	I have a question about GTK2.
+Q:	I have a question about GTK1.2.
 
-A:	All versions of Gaim 0.60 and higher are built for GTK2, while all earlier releases 
-are built for GTK1.2.  The 0.59.x release series contains bug fixes only, and will be entirely 
-devoid of new features.
+A:	Our GTK2 port is now complete, the 0.59.x release series was be entirely Gtk1.2 and entirely devoid of new features.
+0.60 is the first release with Gtk2 supported, and no longer has support for Gtk1.2. With its release, the gtk1-stable tree that 
+the 0.59.x releases were from has been discontinued. 
 
 Q:	I'd like to use Gaim on IRIX.
 
@@ -143,8 +143,8 @@
 The solution is to upgrade to the latest version, where both exploits are
 fixed.
 <p>
-If you use Yahoo with Gaim 0.59.7 or lower, you need to upgrade. Yahoo changed their protocol in a way that broke Gaim, Trillian, Everybuddy, and
-their own Linux client. 
+If you use Yahoo with Gaim 0.59.8 or lower, you need to upgrade. Yahoo changed the protocol in a way that broke Gaim, Trillian, Everybuddy, and
+their own linux client. 
 </p>
 <p>
 If you use Gaim 0.59.5 and Gaim segfaults as soon as it signs on, you do not have a valid ~/.gtkrc file. This is fixed in debian's 0.59.5-2 package, 
@@ -155,13 +155,18 @@
  let us know.
 </p>
 
+Q:	Why is gaim crashing when I start it?
+
+A:	With 0.60 and higher, try running gaim with GDK_USE_XFT=0 set. If this does not fix the problem, please submit a bug report.
+
 
 !SECTION	Features
 
 Q:	Can Gaim send files?
 
-A:	TOC can, in a limited way, and OSCAR can send files over AIM in CVS.  Most 
-protocols are capable of it, but Gaim hasn't implemented anything yet.
+A:	TOC can, in a limited way, and OSCAR can send files over AIM in 0.60 and higher.  Most 
+protocols are capable of it, but Gaim hasn't implemented anything yet. Support is being worked on
+and may partially work for MSN and Jabber. 
 
 Q:	When will file transfer be supported? Is it being worked on?
 
@@ -203,6 +208,10 @@
 It is stored in the <code>$HOME/.gaim</code> directory.  The file name is your 
 screen name, in all capital letters.  Gaim 0.60 does not support exporting your 
 buddy list.
+<p>
+Import and export code will be introduced for one of the 0.6x releases, due to the introduction
+of the unified xml buddy list in 0.60.
+</p>
 
 Q:	Can Gaim import my buddy list?
 
@@ -269,6 +278,8 @@
  sign on again.  This should not be necessary in Gaim 0.60 and higher.
 </p>
 
+If you have 0.60 or higher, move ~/.gaim/blist.xml instead.
+
 Q:	IM Image doesn't work, why?
 
 A:	IM Image is very sensitive, even from windows.  Gaim currently only
@@ -413,6 +424,8 @@
  The buddy will disappear from your buddy list and also will no longer
  receive presence notifications from you.
 </p>
+
+In 0.60, the deletion code will do this. 
 
 Q:	What does "Cancel Presence Notification" do?