PikaOS 26.02.03 has been released with a new kernel and drivers, requiring users who upgraded from older versions to run a migration script to resolve console keymap and encrypted boot issues. The migration process includes deleting old configuration files, setting a generic keymap, installing a new keymap stack, and refreshing packages. Users can choose from various editions of PikaOS, such as GNOME, KDE, Hyprland, COSMIC, and Niri, each available in regular and NVIDIA variants depending on GPU requirements. The update also introduces a streamlined approach to transitioning from the outdated console-data to the modern kbd stack, ensuring better functionality and performance for users
PikaOS 26.02.03 released
PikaOS 26.02.03 has been released with a new kernel and drivers, but users who upgraded from an older ISO need to run a migration script to fix their console keymap and encrypted boot issues. The migration involves deleting old config files, setting a generic keymap, fixing package references, installing the kbd stack, refreshing packages, applying the actual keymap, and recreating initramfs images. Users can choose from various editions of PikaOS, including GNOME, KDE, Hyprland, COSMIC, and Niri, each with two variants: regular and NVIDIA, depending on their GPU requirements.
