+** Version 4.9.0 **
+
+ (see http://www.gnu.org/software/xboard/whats_new/4.9.0/ )
+
+ * New features in this release
+ * Running EPD test suites
+ * Getting instant help (XB)
+ * Editing castling rights in a position
+ * Use mouse wheel to set up position (XB)
+ * Allow engine to pop up its settings dialog
+ * Specifying ultra-fast games (XB)
+ * Installing board themes from packages (XB)
+ * Using a single-button mouse
+ * A special directory for start positions
+ * Allow terminal-less ICS play (XB)
+ * Sound warnings in analysis mode
+ * Changing fonts through the GUI (XB)
+ * Automatic adapting of fonts to board size (XB)
+
+ * New variant support
+ * New piece types
+ * Allowing more than 26 piece types
+ * More flexible piece promotion
+ * Restricting promotion choice
+ * New configurable move types
+ * Inscribing pieces with text
+ * Setting rules from the command line
+ * Allow inaccessible squares
+ * Load Shogi games in .kif format
+
+
** Version 4.8.0 **
(see http://www.gnu.org/software/xboard/whats_new/4.8.0/ )