Very Computer

Every now and then Sun patch 103796-03 (``Creator 2.5.1: FFB Graphics Patch'',
1996-11-26) puts semi-random dots all over my xterm window on a
Creator workstation when I switch screens (e.g. when I exit `vi').
I'm using Open Windows with defdepth 24.  This problem doesn't occur
with the -02 rev of that patch.

I'd hold off on installing that patch, unless you're a real
_101 Dalmations_ nut.

Not to help your mood, Paul.

I have four Creator's with the patch installed and not experiencing
any of this behavior.  We are using CDE for the window manager.

jim

Quote:

> Every now and then Sun patch 103796-03 (``Creator 2.5.1: FFB Graphics Patch'',
> 1996-11-26) puts semi-random dots all over my xterm window on a
> Creator workstation when I switch screens (e.g. when I exit `vi').
> I'm using Open Windows with defdepth 24.  This problem doesn't occur
> with the -02 rev of that patch.

> I'd hold off on installing that patch, unless you're a real
> _101 Dalmations_ nut.

Quote:> I have four Creator's with the patch installed and not experiencing
> any of this behavior.  We are using CDE for the window manager.

I also get the problem when running in 8-bit mode.  Then the glitches
are sometimes in color.  In 24-bit mode they're black.

Sometimes I go for quite some time without experiencing the problem;
other times it seems to happen nearly every time I exit `vi'.
It's frustrating, since Sun hasn't reproduced the problem yet.

Well, believe it or not. After posting the reply message below I started
seeing this behaivor.  Always in a xterm and not every time.  
I stand corrected.  

jim