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Arch Linux 2009.02 ISO Released

Adam — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 02:55:16 +0000

We proudly announce the release of the new Arch Linux installation images, version 2009.02. It took us quite a while, but we think the result is worth it: we added some cool new things and ironed out some long-lasting imperfections.

2009.02 comes with the following features:

Kernel 2.6.28
Ext4 support. Installation can be done on a ext4 root partition.
Rescue and maintenance capabilities for Ext4 root partitions
Fallback ISOs with the ISOLINUX bootloader, for those that have trouble booting Grub-based images
Several bugfixes in the installer
Brought the included documentation up-to-date
Inclusion of AIF (Arch Linux Installation Framework), the next generation installer, currently under development.

If you encounter any problems, you can check for bug reports (or file a new one) under the “Release Engineering” project

For more info about the releng team and how to get in touch with us, see the announcement

What’s next?

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Our goal is to bring coordinated releases following the rhythm of kernel releases, in order to provide optimal hardware support. The roadmap (and current open bugs) of the next release (which will be based on 2.6.29) can be found on the bug tracker

Download the new release

Arch Linux 2007.08 Don’t Panic Released

Adam — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:18:47 +0000

Arch Linux has released the 2007.08 Don’t Panic ISO. Below is the news release from the Arch Linux site.

Hi Arch community,
5th August, 23:00 CEST (Central European Summer Time)

it’s done final 2007.08 Don’t Panic ISOs for i686 and x86_64 are ready

Get Archlinux ISOs in /iso/2007.08/{i686,x86_64} on your favorite mirror.

Download_Wiki or Download_Homepage

Please don’t forget to check md5sums.

It’s mostly a 2.6.22.x Iso with some fixes to last Linuxtag Isos.

Changelog to last Duke-Linuxtag2007 installation ISO:

kernel 2.6.22.1 usage

fixed: update mkinitcpio for new .22 firewire layout

fixed: update hwdetect for new rtc_sys and firewire stuff

Memory requirements bumped to 128MB!

Serial console support in install environment

USB Keyboard issues fixed

Setup changes:

fixed: “” around CONSOLEFONT and CONSOLEMAP

fixed: dhcp rc.conf entry

fixed: not generated glibc locales

Bug collector of fixed showstoppers is here: Fixed_Showstoppers

Feedback about 2007.08 Duke installations is here: Forum

I would like to thank you all, who assisted in testing and of course finding/fixing bugs, you users/devs simply rock.

Happy installing and have fun.

greetings, tpowa

Quake 4 v1.4.2 Linux Patch

Adam — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 06:48:16 +0000

This update includes a host of features added during the 1.4 beta program, such as: refined hitboxes, optimized sound and network code, configurable fps caps, weapon balancing, server direct autodownloading, addonpak fixes and Q4TV to name only a few.

Quake4 v1.4.2 Changes

player lean, player models lean in the direction of movement (use g_playerLean to scale or disable the effect (client side))
fix wallhugging on ramps (fix also makes ramps slightly faster)
horizontal speed fully maintained when crouch sliding and hitting a ramp (previous version had a little dip)
si_fps limited to 90fps for q4mp/, now declared in gamecode so mods can change their max
revert the projectile code to 1.4.0, not trying to predict projectiles anymore (the prediction code of 1.4.1 can be enabled with g_predictProjectiles 1 (client side))
reworked the hit sounds / hit feedback propagation. fixed skipping problems
change network demo extension to include the protocol number
fix network demos not setting the si_fps value properly
fix client prediction being irregular when connected to a TV repeater
added r_skipSky for a cheap black sky
fix a crash in single player (sound related)
fix several SMP-related crashes
fix a crash in autodownload server
hud_showSpeed cvar (shows current horizontal speed)
hud_showInput cvar (shows the input state to learn how to make particular moves)
s_useOcclusion no longer cheat protected (can be changed by network clients now)
no gauntlet spinup time, damage is immediate now
bse_rateLimit defaults to 3, showing all shotgun pellet impacts
added g_nailTrail, g_grenadeTrail, g_rocketTrail, g_railTrail, g_napalmTrail to disable weapon trails
updated reference netdemo included for performance tests: id_perftest.ndmo85

Arch Linux 2007.05 Duke ISOs Released

Adam — Fri, 18 May 2007 00:10:06 +0000

Arch Linux has released the 2007.05 Duke ISO. Below is the news release from the Arch Linux site.

Hi Archlinux Community,

17th May, 16:10 CEST (Central European Summer Time)

it’s done final 2007.05 Duke ISOs for i686 and x86_64 are ready

Get Archlinux ISOs in /iso/2007.05/{i686,x86_64} on your favorite mirror.

Download_Wiki or Download_Homepage

Please don’t forget to check md5sums.

Torrents are already up and seeded.

Metalink packages will be prepared soon.

Changelog to last Voodoo installation ISO:

pacman3 usage

kernel 2.6.21.1 usage

Setup changes:

soundcards are now also ordered by hwdetect

rsync has been added to installation environment

proxy support during ftp installation

selection to copy installation network setup to final installed system

selection about keeping package cache during cd/ftp installation

selection of primary pacman sync server added

fixed grub installing on software raid devices

Bug collector of fixed showstoppers is here: Fixed_Showstoppers

Feedback about 2007.05 Duke installations is here: Forum_Final

I would like to thank you all, who assisted in testing and of course finding/fixing bugs, you users/devs simply rock.

Happy installing and have fun.

greetings, tpowa