Ported SDL1.2 and atari800 over to irix using the amazing DIDBS9. Now I can enjoy the best of both reto computing worlds.
ThinlySliced has not only created DIDBS and ported GCC9, he’s also ported RPM. More info always at the Forum. Take a look.
Didbs .8 is out and it’s great. Many things fixed, and RPM builds and is working. RPM will be a big deal for packaging up…
mrxvt is now available in irixports – https://forums.sgi.sh/index.php?threads/mrxvt-a-tabbed-xterm-available-in-irixports.50/ Read all about installing, customizing and using it on the forum.
The Dillo browser has been ported. Info and binary is availble: https://forums.sgi.sh/index.php?threads/dillo-browser-binary-available.38/ I posted this to Reddit also: https://old.reddit.com/r/retrobattlestations/comments/cd5x78/sgi_irix_gets_a_new_browser_after_14_years_retro/
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