GoboLinux 017.01: the most experimental Linux's first new release in about 5Y
a year ago
- #Linux
- #GoboLinux
- #OpenSource
- GoboLinux 017.01 is a bug-fix update addressing critical issues since the initial 017 ISO release.
- Hisham Muhammad, founder of GoboLinux, steps down after 25 years; Philip Pok (@nuc1eon) takes over.
- Key fixes include UnionFS-Fuse integration, loopback network interface boot-up, and SSL certificate updates.
- Updated core packages: Automake, Dracut, E2FSProgs, Firefox, GCC, GRUB, Linux kernel, SQLite, and more.
- Added packages: CA-Certificates, Cpio, Fuse 2.9.9, NumlockX, Tree, UnionFS-Fuse.
- GoboLinux tools updated: BootScripts, Compile GIT, ConfigTools, Dit, EnhancedSkel, GoboNet, Scripts.
- New tools added: BuildLiveCD, Freshen GIT.
- Known issues: GPT/UEFI bootloader installation fails in VM, copy-paste issues between VM and host, outdated documentation.
- GoboLinux encourages community contributions to solve bugs and improve the distribution.
- Future plans include another point release focusing on base package updates and bug fixes.