2007.08-2

Release Notes

This is the first release to use our new repo layout. There are two ISOs, ftp and core.

Changelog:

GENERAL:

  • kernel 2.6.22.9 usage
  • disabled arch_addons hook by default, it is now triggered by arch-addons boot parameter
  • RAM usage has increased, these are the new recommendations: 256 MB (FTP-ISO,CORE-ISO arch boot image) 96 MB (CORE-ISO lowmem boot image)

FIXES:

  • fixed the nasty /dev mount bug
  • fixed the /dev/ttyS0 errors if no serial port is installed in the system
  • fixed repositories in install environment to fit to both architectures
  • fixed km to not show broken chars after exit
  • fixed grub installing with xfs filesystem
  • fixed package clearing if setup option was chosen

NEW ITEMS:

  • added pptpclient to install environment
  • added sdparm to install environment
  • added all free wireless drivers to install environment
  • added intel wireless drivers to install environment which will be activated by intel-wireless boot parameter
  • added hosts.deny and hosts.allow to config editing dialog
  • added licenses to install environment
  • added new lowmem boot image to core iso stripped everything out that is not necessary for installation