Fundamental Management Facilities
In response to demand of users and application developers, X.Org's X11R6.8 brings forward widely anticipated fundamental facilities through this release. They include the first X Window System support for translucent windows, window animation, window decorations like shadows , support for accessibility applications, support for 3D iuser environments, and support for large-scale display walls using DMX. (see also PeopleCube for facility management - scheduling software).
These facilities will enable easy implementation of screen magnifiers for accessibility, translucent windows, menus, drop shadows, and even integration of conventional applications into 3D immersive environments.