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  1. Qt
  2. QTBUG-86082

Drop Xinerama support

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    • Resolution: Done
    • P2: Important
    • 6.0.0 Alpha
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    • QPA: X11/XCB
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    • c91d1fdc100cda88b94217153def52ab7fe63d21

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      It is an obosolete tech. that was replaced by Xrandr. There are several unanswered questions regarding Xinerama in QTBUG-40429. Also that code path is not maintained and contains bugs such as described in https://codereview.qt-project.org/#/c/243653/1//COMMIT_MSG (can be tested when running Qt application with QT_XCB_NO_XRANDR=1).

      See also https://codereview.qt-project.org/c/qt/qtbase/+/256112

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          depends on

          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. QTBUG-65457 Improper handling of TILED displays (4K / 5K / 8K etc.) / support for RandR v1.5

          • P2: Important - Urgent, should be fixed, but will not stop the release.
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          relates to

          Technical task - A technical task. QTBUG-69411 XCB Plugin Changes in Qt 6

          • P1: Critical - Urgent and Important, will STOP the release if matched with set FixVersion field. This includes regressions from the last version that are not edge cases; Data loss; Build issues; All but the most unlikely crashes/lockups/hanging; Serious usability issues and embarrassing bugs & Bugs critical to a deliverable. This is the highest possible priority for requirements.
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          For Gerrit Dashboard: QTBUG-86082
          # Subject Branch Project Status CR V
          311432,3 xcb: drop Xinerama support dev qt/qtbase Status: MERGED +2 0

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