Armbian 23.11 Topi Release: Linux Distribution for ARM-Based Computers
Armbian has presented the release of Linux-Distribution 11.11, offering a compact systemic environment for various one-pay computers with processors based on ARM, RISC-V, and X86 architectures. The release supports a range of models including Raspberry Pi, Odroid, Orange Pi, Banana Pi, Helios64, Pine64, Nanopi, Cubieboard, and more supported devices based on Allwinner, Amlock, Action, Freescale, Marvell Armada, Rockchip, Radxa, and Samsung Exynos.
The distribution is built on DEBIAN and UBUNTU package bases, but its environment is completely re-registered using its own assembly system with optimizations for reduced size, increased productivity, and additional protection mechanisms. Notably, the /Var /log section is mounted using ZRAM and stored in a compressed form with daily or end-of-work data discharge. The /TMP section is mounted using TMPFS.
The project supports over 30 Linux kernel options for different ARM and ARM64 platforms. The distribution provides an SDK to simplify the creation of systemic images, packages, and editorial offices. It utilizes ZSWAP for memory optimization and offers two-factor authentication for SSH login. The distribution includes the BOX64 emulator for running programs designed for X86 architecture processors. It also offers ready-made packages for launching user environments like KDE, GNOME, BUDGIE, CINMON, i3-WM, MATE, XFCE, and XMONAD.
The release includes the following features:
- Improved support rules with three support levels: standard (complete support), intermediate (Staging, checking support), and community support. Added support for Khadas vim1s, Khadas Vim4, Texas Instruments TDA4VM, and Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro.
- Added support for Hikey 960, Nanopi R6S/R6C,