Archinstall 3.0.7 Released
The latest version of Archinstall, 3.0.7, has been officially released, introducing several new features and enhancements designed to improve user experience and functionality. Key updates include:
- Btrfs Snapshots: Users can now utilize Btrfs snapshots after the installation process, allowing for more flexible system recovery options.
- Disk Encryption: The disk encryption feature has been integrated into the disk configuration menu, simplifying the setup process.
Bug Fixes and Improvements:
The release also addresses multiple bugs and issues:
- It fixes the device mapper name for home partitions.
- Resolves issues with custom server configurations generating empty strings.
- Corrects a "ValueError: Device path was not set" error, enhancing stability.
Additional Changes:
- The `is_unlocked()` function has been reworked to improve efficiency.
- Redundant LUKS unlock checks have been removed to streamline operations.
- Adjustments have been made to the QEMU command for booting images, addressing previous launch issues.
- A more user-friendly error message has been added for instances of no initial network connection.
Contributions:
New contributors have joined the project, with notable mentions for @Omrifo4 and @LuizWT, who made their initial contributions through bug fixes and translation adjustments.
Future Directions:
As Archinstall continues to evolve, developers are encouraged to contribute and provide feedback. The integration of modern filesystem features and enhanced error handling reflects ongoing efforts to refine the installation process for Arch Linux users.
Full Changelog: For a detailed view of all changes from version 3.0.6 to 3.0.7, refer to the official changelog documentation.
This release not only showcases the commitment to improving the user experience but also highlights the collaborative nature of the Arch Linux community, where contributions from developers enhance the overall functionality of the installation tool. Future updates may bring further enhancements, focusing on user feedback and technological advancements in system installation processes
The latest version of Archinstall, 3.0.7, has been officially released, introducing several new features and enhancements designed to improve user experience and functionality. Key updates include:
- Btrfs Snapshots: Users can now utilize Btrfs snapshots after the installation process, allowing for more flexible system recovery options.
- Disk Encryption: The disk encryption feature has been integrated into the disk configuration menu, simplifying the setup process.
Bug Fixes and Improvements:
The release also addresses multiple bugs and issues:
- It fixes the device mapper name for home partitions.
- Resolves issues with custom server configurations generating empty strings.
- Corrects a "ValueError: Device path was not set" error, enhancing stability.
Additional Changes:
- The `is_unlocked()` function has been reworked to improve efficiency.
- Redundant LUKS unlock checks have been removed to streamline operations.
- Adjustments have been made to the QEMU command for booting images, addressing previous launch issues.
- A more user-friendly error message has been added for instances of no initial network connection.
Contributions:
New contributors have joined the project, with notable mentions for @Omrifo4 and @LuizWT, who made their initial contributions through bug fixes and translation adjustments.
Future Directions:
As Archinstall continues to evolve, developers are encouraged to contribute and provide feedback. The integration of modern filesystem features and enhanced error handling reflects ongoing efforts to refine the installation process for Arch Linux users.
Full Changelog: For a detailed view of all changes from version 3.0.6 to 3.0.7, refer to the official changelog documentation.
This release not only showcases the commitment to improving the user experience but also highlights the collaborative nature of the Arch Linux community, where contributions from developers enhance the overall functionality of the installation tool. Future updates may bring further enhancements, focusing on user feedback and technological advancements in system installation processes
Archinstall 3.0.7 released
Archinstall 3.0.7 has been released with new features including support for Btrfs snapshots after installation, disk encryption, and various bug fixes. This also resolves concerns related to device mapper names for home partitions, addresses empty strings in the custom_servers configuration, and rectifies the "ValueError: Device path was not set" error. Additional modifications encompass the reworking of is_unlocked(), the elimination of redundant LUKS unlock checks, the resolution of the PyPI auto-release issue, and adjustments to the QEMU command for booting the image.
