Release of distribution NomadBSD 131R-20221130

available release Live-Distribution nomadbsd 131r-202211130 , which is the FreeBSD editors adapted for use as a portable desktop loaded from a USB drive. The graphic environment is based on the window manager openbox . To mount the drives, dsbmd is used (mounting CD9660, FAT, HFS+, NTFS, Ext2/3/4). Size loading image 2 GB (x86_64, i386).

in the new issue:

  • The base environment is updated to FreeBSD 13.1.
  • Added a new Nomadbsd-Update utility designed to update NomadBSD components.
  • The assemblies for the architecture of the X86_64 are divided into two loading images that differ in the use of UFS and ZFS file systems. The image for architecture i386 is delivered only in the option with UFS.
  • In the images on the basis of the UFS, the default use of the journaling mechanism Soft Updates, which helps to simplify and accelerate the restoration of the FS after an emergency stop of work.
  • Improved automatic definition of graphic drivers. Added support for Via/Openchrome drivers. For GPU NVIDIA, not supported by the proprietary driver, the use of the NV driver.
  • Improved support for switching keyboard layouts. Ibus is involved in the organization.
  • Improved RC script used to download ACPI modules.
  • Slim display manager is replaced by SDDM.
  • The list of programs offered to launch via Linuxulator includes Opera and Microsoft Edge.
  • In order to reduce the size of the loading image from the base delivery, the LibreOffice office bag and some multimedia applications are removed.
  • FreeBSD core is collected with additional patch , protecting some laptops from hovering. /li>



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