Arch Linux

2007.08-2 ISOs released

Hi Arch community,

Arch Linux 2007.08-2, "Don't Panic" has been released.
This is the first release to use our new repo layout.
There are two ISOs, ftp and core.

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

Changelog:

GENERAL:
- kernel 2.6.22.9 usage
- disabled arch_addons hook by default, it is now triggered by arch-addons
boot parameter
- RAM usage has increased, these are the new recommendations:
- 256 MB (FTP-ISO,CORE-ISO arch boot image)
- 96 MB (CORE-ISO lowmem boot image)

FIXES:
- fixed the nasty /dev mount bug
- fixed the /dev/ttyS0 errors if no serial port is installed in the system
- fixed repositories in install environment to fit to both architectures
- fixed km to not show broken chars after exit
- fixed grub installing with xfs filesystem
- fixed package clearing if setup option was chosen

NEW ITEMS:
- added pptpclient to install environment
- added sdparm to install environment
- added all free wireless drivers to install environment
- added intel wireless drivers to install environment which will be activated
by intel-wireless boot parameter
- added hosts.deny and hosts.allow to config editing dialog
- added licenses to install environment
- added new lowmem boot image to core iso
stripped everything out that is not necessary for installation

Feedback about 2007.08-2 installations is here:
Forum

As usual check md5sum before using the images and also be aware of the new
RAM recommendations the images have.

Have fun
greetings
tpowa