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Release Notes

🥳 Snigdha OS Release ARCTIC V 🎉​

Release Date: December 21, 2024 Build Version: 5.0.0 Kernel Version: 6.7.2-zen1-1-zen

💻 System Requirements​

  • Processor: x86_64 architecture, 2 cores minimum (4 recommended)
  • RAM: 2GB minimum (4GB recommended)
  • Storage: 20GB minimum (50GB recommended)
  • Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 capable GPU
  • Network: Active internet connection for installation

🌟 New Features​

🛠️ Enhanced Penetration Testing Framework

  • Blackbox 2.0 framework with automated tool management
  • Real-time vulnerability scanning capabilities
  • Integrated reporting system
  • Custom tool profile creation
  • API integration for external security tools

💻 Installation System

  • New graphical installer with advanced partitioning
  • Automated hardware detection and driver installation
  • Recovery mode integration
  • Live environment persistence
  • Custom installation profiles

🌐 Internationalization

  • Full UI support for 15+ languages
  • RTL language support
  • Custom font rendering for CJK characters
  • Locale-specific configurations
  • Input method framework improvements

🚀 Performance Enhancements​

⚡ System Optimization

  • 30% reduction in boot time
  • Improved memory management with zRAM
  • Enhanced I/O scheduling
  • Better power management
  • Optimized package management

🧹 Resource Management

  • Dynamic CPU frequency scaling
  • Improved GPU power management
  • Reduced memory footprint
  • Optimized service management
  • Enhanced cache handling

🐞 Bug Fixes​

🌍 Network Stack

  • Fixed WiFi driver compatibility issues
  • Resolved DNS resolution delays
  • Improved VPN integration
  • Fixed network manager crashes
  • Enhanced Bluetooth stability

🎨 User Interface

  • Corrected HiDPI scaling issues
  • Fixed theme inconsistencies
  • Resolved menu alignment problems
  • Improved window management
  • Fixed notification system bugs

💪 System Stability

  • Resolved package dependency conflicts
  • Fixed system update errors
  • Corrected filesystem mount issues
  • Improved hardware detection
  • Fixed suspend/resume problems

🔒 Security Updates​

🔧 Core System

  • Updated to latest Zen Kernel (6.7.2-zen1-1-zen)
  • Enhanced ASLR implementation
  • Improved SELinux policies
  • Updated cryptographic libraries
  • Hardened system configurations

🛡️ Security Tools

  • Updated all security tools to latest versions
  • Enhanced firewall configurations
  • Improved intrusion detection
  • Added new forensics capabilities
  • Enhanced encryption tools

🚨 Known Issues​

Hardware Compatibility

  • Some AMD GPU models may experience screen tearing
  • Certain wireless cards require manual firmware installation
  • Suspend issues on specific laptop models

Software Compatibility

  • Some AUR packages may require manual intervention
  • Virtual machine performance issues with specific hypervisors
  • Occasional conflicts with third-party security tools

🔄 Upgrade Instructions​

From Previous Version

# Update package database
sudo pacman -Sy

# Perform full system upgrade
sudo pacman -Syu

# Update configuration files
snigdha-config-update

Fresh Installation

  1. Download ISO from official website
  2. Create bootable USB using recommended tools
  3. Follow installation guide in documentation

📋 Post-Upgrade Tasks​

  1. Update system configurations
  2. Check for obsolete packages
  3. Review security settings
  4. Update user configurations
  5. Verify tool functionality

🎯 Future Plans​

  • Enhanced cloud integration
  • Additional security hardening
  • Improved hardware support
  • Extended tool compatibility
  • Advanced automation features

📞 Support​

Thank you for choosing Snigdha OS! Your feedback and contributions help make our distribution better for everyone. 🙏✨