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| -rw-r--r-- | winsup/doc/ChangeLog | 7 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | winsup/doc/cygwinenv.sgml | 2 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | winsup/doc/effectively.sgml | 10 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | winsup/doc/faq-using.xml | 10 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | winsup/doc/setup-net.sgml | 2 |
5 files changed, 20 insertions, 11 deletions
diff --git a/winsup/doc/ChangeLog b/winsup/doc/ChangeLog index 10a0f2286..4547eab49 100644 --- a/winsup/doc/ChangeLog +++ b/winsup/doc/ChangeLog @@ -1,3 +1,10 @@ +2010-03-31 Christopher Faylor <me+cygwin@cgf.cx> + + * cygwinenv.sgml: Remove/deprecate mention of rxvt. + * effectively.sgml: Ditto. + * faq-using.xml: Ditto. + * setup-net.sgml: Ditto. + 2010-03-29 Corinna Vinschen <corinna@vinschen.de> * new-features.sgml (ov-new1.7.3): New section. diff --git a/winsup/doc/cygwinenv.sgml b/winsup/doc/cygwinenv.sgml index 23e4d64fc..ea1f0747f 100644 --- a/winsup/doc/cygwinenv.sgml +++ b/winsup/doc/cygwinenv.sgml @@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ Note that this has been changed such that ^D works as expected instead of ^Z, and is settable via <command>stty</command>. This option must be specified before starting a Cygwin shell and it cannot be changed in the shell. It should not be set when using -other terminals (i.e., rxvt or xterm). +other terminals (i.e., mintty or xterm). </para> </listitem> diff --git a/winsup/doc/effectively.sgml b/winsup/doc/effectively.sgml index 945414b6a..73d9d2847 100644 --- a/winsup/doc/effectively.sgml +++ b/winsup/doc/effectively.sgml @@ -87,10 +87,12 @@ Windows programs, use a DOS prompt, running only the occasional Cygwin command or script. Next would be to run <command>bash</command> within a default DOS box. To make Cygwin more Unix compatible in this case, set <envar>CYGWIN=tty</envar> (see <xref linkend="using-cygwinenv"></xref>). -Alternatively, the optional <systemitem>rxvt</systemitem> package provides -a native-Windows version of the popular X11 terminal emulator (it is not -necessary to set <envar>CYGWIN=tty</envar> with <command>rxvt</command>). -Using <command>rxvt.exe</command> provides the most Unix-like environment, +Alternatively, the optional <systemitem>mintty</systemitem> package +provides a terminal emulator similar to such X11 programs as +<command>xterm</command> (it is not necessary to set +<envar>CYGWIN=tty</envar> with <command>mintty</command> nor is it +necessary to be running <systemitem>/Cygwin/X</systemitem>). Using +<command>mintty.exe</command> provides the most Unix-like environment, but expect some compatibility problems with Windows programs. </para> diff --git a/winsup/doc/faq-using.xml b/winsup/doc/faq-using.xml index d8fbcf382..f013703b0 100644 --- a/winsup/doc/faq-using.xml +++ b/winsup/doc/faq-using.xml @@ -580,8 +580,8 @@ for more details. <question><para>How can I copy and paste into Cygwin console windows?</para></question> <answer> -<para>First, consider using rxvt or mintty instead of the standard console -window. In rxvt/mintty, selecting with the left-mouse also copies, +<para>First, consider using mintty instead of the standard console +window. In mintty, selecting with the left-mouse also copies, and middle-mouse pastes. It couldn't be easier! </para> <para>In Windows's console window, open the properties dialog. @@ -946,9 +946,9 @@ Emacs or XEmacs from Cygwin Setup. <question><para>Is there a better alternative to the standard console window?</para></question> <answer> -<para>Yes! Use rxvt or mintty instead. Both are optional packages in -Cygwin Setup. You can use rxvt with or without X11, while mintty is a -Cygwin application providing a native GUI. +<para>Yes! Use <command>mintty</command> instead. <command>mintty</command> is an optional packages in +Cygwin Setup. <command>mintty</command> is a Cygwin application providing a native GUI without +the need of X11. </para> </answer></qandaentry> diff --git a/winsup/doc/setup-net.sgml b/winsup/doc/setup-net.sgml index 55099ff09..8ce7c1a25 100644 --- a/winsup/doc/setup-net.sgml +++ b/winsup/doc/setup-net.sgml @@ -215,7 +215,7 @@ shows progress bars for the current task and total remaining disk space. <para> You may choose to install shortcuts on the Desktop and/or Start Menu to start a <literal>bash</literal> shell. If you prefer to use a different -shell or the native Windows version of <literal>rxvt</literal>, you can +shell or the native Windows version of <literal>mintty</literal> or <literal>rxvt</literal>, you can use these shortcuts as a guide to creating your own. </para> </sect2> |