XFree86 Version Numbering Schemes

The XFree86 Project, Inc

16 January 2002

The version numbering schemes used by XFree86 have changed from time to time. The schemes used since version 3.3 are explained here.

1. Releases, Development Streams and Branches

2. Current (new) Version Numbering Scheme

2.1. Development Branch
2.2. Stable Branch

3. Version Numbering Scheme for XFree86 4.0.x.

4. Pre-4.0 Development Versions

5. Version Numbering Scheme for XFree86 3.3.x.

6. Finding the XFree86 X Server Version From a Client

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