New loading assemblies of the independent distribution VOID Linux have been released, marking the first update in a year. These new images are based on the latest system version and are recommended primarily for new installations, as existing packages in installed systems will not be updated until the next release.
The assemblies are available for platforms including X86_64, I686, ARMV6L, ARMV7L, and AARCH64, with options based on either Glibc or musl libraries. Live-images with the XFCE desktop and basic console assembly are provided, with specific support for ARM platforms like BEAGLEBONE, Beaglebone Black, Cubieboard 2, Odroid U2/U3, and Raspberry Pi.
VOID Linux utilizes the System Manager runit for initialization and management, along with its own package manager, xbps, and package assembly system, XBPS-SRC. With XBPS, users can install, delete, and update applications, manage dependencies, and work with the MUSL library instead of Glibc. All software developed within the VOID project is distributed under the BSD license.
Notable changes in the new assemblies include updated package versions, a keyboard layout widget on the XFCE login screen, NTP server synchronization on Live devices, and the ability to install on USB drives for Raspberry Pi boards. Additionally, the default partition size for Raspberry Pi boards has been increased, and support for the RASPBERRY PI 5 board has been added in the RPI-AARCH64 assembly.