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PCBSD 1.5.1 - Changelog (4-23-08)
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* Bugfixes to the PBI removal tool - Removes /Programs/<ProgDir> consistently now.
* Added detection for NFE / MSK networking cards on install CD
* Added GutenPrint support for additional print drivers
* Added additional fonts to Xorg
* Updated the PolicyKit configuration for latest HAL improvements
* Fixed SMP support in default kernel configuration
* Bugfixes to the new SystemUpdater tool - Download more than 4 patches without a failure.
* Fixes to the wifi config GUI, works properly with extra-long SSID names
* Added Lipstik theme to root profile for consistent UI experience.
* Updated the installed ports to latest as of 4-16-08.
* Updated i18n support to latest from 4-14-08
* Updated Quick-Guide, including PDF version.
PCBSD 1.5 - Changelog (3-12-08)
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* NEW System Updater tool - Keeps system & PBIs up to date - Allows override variables, so that admins can use their own mirrors / servers to roll out updates to users.
* NEW sound detection program! Uses XML backend to identify and load modules
* NEW amd64 build of 1.5, including PBIs that are on our auto-build server
* NEW PBI icon preview library, now a PBI file shows the embedded icon on your desktop, not the generic "PBI" format icon
* Xorg 7.3
* KDE 3.5.8
* FreeBSD 6.3 Release
* Improvements to WiFi tool, BSSID support and better SSID support
* Improvements to the PBI Removal tool - Faster startup & remove a list of PBIs at a time
* Improvements to the firewall manager PCBSD 1.4.1.2 - Changelog (1-04-08)
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* Updated the included NVIDIA drivers to 169.07
PCBSD 1.4.1.1 - Changelog (12-03-07)
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* Upgraded printing system CUPS to version 1.3.3
* Fixed missing foomatic data for hpijs printers
* Added GutenPrint for additional printer support
* Upgraded base OS to FreeBSD 6.3-PRERELEASE (Latest 6-STABLE)
PCBSD 1.4.1 - Changelog (11-16-07)
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* Upgrades Compiz 0.5.2 to Compiz-Fusion 0.6.0
* Switches from HPIJS to HPLIP for better printer / scanner support.
* Adds extra screen savers with X-Screensaver package
* Updates NVIDIA drivers to latest releases from NVIDIA.
* Updates GTK / Pango libraries to latest in ports
* Fixes some misc bugs with PBI Removal tool, and Network manager.
* Fixes issue with "tar" extract error during install when using custom partitioning.
* Switches ISO to LZMA compression, speeding up the install and reducing the size of the CD ISO image.
* Fixed bug with some of doc files have unreadable permissions
* Added anacron config into base system
* Fixed bug starting the PCBSD Updater tool
PCBSD 1.4 - Changelog
9-24-07 (Kris Moore)
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* Updated FreeBSD base OS to 6.2-STABLE
* Updated Xorg to version 7.2
* Updated KDE to 3.5.7
* Added Compiz-Fusion 0.5.2, replacing Beryl
* Includes support for Flash7 in native BSD browsers. (Konq, Opera, FireFox)
* Includes official NVIDIA drivers to simplify activating HW acceleration.
* Put checks into place for the installer, so when you do an upgrade and delete PBI components such as Firefox / Opera,
it doesn't replace one on the HD already.
* Added ipw module / firmware to system, for Intel 2100 wifi cards
* Changed XGUI box to use 1024x768 in combo box by default
* Fixed "/./" on upgrade
* Fixed "avahi" user missing on upgrade
* Put fix into place so that kxkbrc tool is updated with right key layout. (jp106 & abnt2)
* Added tcsh to installer, so now you can use uparrow at shell prompt.
* Fixed Japanese / Chinese support, so they can both exist at same time
* Now detects "msk" driver NIC's.
* Allow multiple component selection.
* Fixed many reported bugs from 1.4BETA in the following tools:
- Network Manager
- Xorg Configuration GUI
- Custom partition via Installer
- Xorg configuration now auto-detects DPI
* Included i18n support with latest translations from Pootle as of 9-20-07
* Fixed PC-BSD specific tools to now use native languages properly.
* Added hpjis to support a wider variety of HP hardware
* Added new KDM theme for a nicer login window.
* Fixed bugs with optional packages on CD 2
* Updated Wine system patches to current versions as of 9-20-07
* Fixed XML menuing system so Wine apps don't appear in "lost+found" anymore.
* Fixed up support for PPPoE backend, improving config file generation via GUI.
* Fixed numerous bugs with "upgrading" an existing PC-BSD installation.
- Upgrading now preserves all sym-links created by PBIs
- Upgrading is now faster, and doesn't need to compress the user home dirs.
- Upgrading now properly saves kmenu icons and updates for any new ones.
* Improved & Simplified system installer, now with the ability to load optional components from CD2
* NEW! Network configuration manager, including tray apps for WIFI and ethernet connections
* NEW! Firewall Manager, enables easy GUI configuration of firewall settings
* NEW! Xorg GUI Configuration tool, allows easy setup of screen resolution & 3D support
* NEW! Added support to Add / Remove programs tool to easily install optional KDE / System components
* NEW! User manager GUI
* NEW! Battery Tray Application for Laptops
* Numerous fixes / tweaks to KDE configuration, making downloading & running PBIs easier
PCBSD 1.3.4 (Online Update Only) - Changelog
4-18-07 (Kris Moore)
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* Updated HAL daemon to 20070403, fixing issues mounting removable media.
* Updated CUPS to version 1.2.10, which improves printing support.
PCBSD 1.3.3_1 (Online Update Only) - Changelog
3-7-07 (Kris Moore)
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* Applied FreeBSD patch 07:04 which corrects issues with Daylight savings
* Updated the PC-BSD Guide
PCBSD 1.3.3 (Online Update Only) - Changelog
2-12-07 (Kris Moore)
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* Updated HAL to latest version: 0.5.8-20070210
* Updated kdebase to latest version: 3.5.5_4
* Applied FreeBSD security update SA-07:02
* Changed bsdstats script to run check daily
PCBSD 1.3.2 (Online Update Only) - Changelog
1-19-07 (Kris Moore)
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* Updated alias.conf file
* Updated PBI Removal tool to support PBI Creator 3.0 files
* Fixed issue with devfs.rules and local printer support
* Changed default Icon for PBI Removal Tool
* Fixed issues on some systems removing desktop icons after PBI deletion
* Upgraded Start menu button background image
* Updated /etc/rc.d/jail startup script for FreeBSD-SA-07:01
PCBSD 1.3.01 (ISO & Online Update) - Changelog
1-9-07 (Kris Moore)
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* Updated HAL to latest version in Ports. (0.5.8.20070104)
* Added xscreensaver-kde port
* Updated PCInstall code with fixes for extended partitions. (Bug #355, Feature Request #203, Bug #334)
* Updated enable.sh script for HAL in Services tool. (Bug #367)
* Updated kcmPBSystem module with fixes Tim made recently (Bug #353)
* Created /PCBSD/browser_plugins directory, and made it a default in KDE
* Added Arabic language to installer
* Fixed issue with changing the video card on install CD to "vesa". (Bug #372)
* Updated version of CrashHandler which fixes leaving .files in your home dir.
* Implemented Feature Request #148 - Documents path now defaults to /home//Documents/
* Fixed issue running PBIs directly from CD. The "noexec" flag is now disabled by default.
PCBSD 1.3 (ISO Only) - Changelog
12-31-06 (Kris Moore)
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* Upgraded system to KDE 3.5.5
* Fixed issues with connecting to CUPS for printing
* Added HAL support for default media backend
* Added ability to user-mount disks in HAL
* Cleaned up Konquerors default look-n-feel for web browsing
* Fixed issues with toolbar colors and sidebar colors
* Added support for running Flash content on native BSD browsers
* Added more options to services menu to disable / enable system services
* Fixed bug with errors while running in single user-mode
* Fixed output of system installer while running upgrade
PCBSD 1.3RC1 - Changelog
12-11-06 (Kris Moore)
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* Fixed icon size issues in KMenu
* Installer now does not display extended partitions.
* Installer now can use empty primary partition space to install.
* Fixed issue with BSDStats not properly reporting usage.
* Fixed problem with "Start" icon text not being translated properly.
* Fixed issues when using installer to upgrade system from 1.2 -> 1.3.
* Closed numerous other issues from BETA2, see this URL for
more details: http://tinyurl.com/yyoplg
PCBSD 1.3 (BETA2) - Changelog
11-26-06 (Kris Moore)
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* Fixed numerous bugs reported from the BETA1 release.
* Implemented support for installing under different languages.
* Switched to "Crystal Clear" icon set for default install.
* Updated versions of some ports in base system.
PCBSD 1.3 (BETA1) - Changelog
10-18-06 (Kris Moore)
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* Brand-new system install wizard.
* Install CD boots into RAM for switching CD' during install process.
* New visual Look-n-feel for default PC-BSD.
* Added Fluxbox / Idesk for "server" profile. (Available in kdm for desktop users)
* Installer allows multiple users to be added.
* Advanced Options in Installer - Setup Firewall / Network / Custom Partitions.
* New X detection setup.
* New sound-detection setup.
* Included Quick Guide on desktop.
* Added new default startup / shutdown splash screens.
* Running KDE 3.5.4.
* Included gtk-qt-engine for GTK visual effects.
* Added support for drive mirroring.
* Included BSDStats (Optional)
* Denyhosts is now optional for SSH security.
* SMP kernel is auto-detected and setup automatically.
* Numlock enabled for desktops.
* Created /etc/pf.inports file for opening firewall ports.
* For full package list, see release notes.
PCBSD 1.2 - Changelog
7-12-06 (Kris Moore)
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* Updated ports to current as of 6-26-06.
* Added py-qt and py-kde ports to default install. (Allows Super Karamba plugins to work)
* Cleaned up icons folders.
* Added DBSD Network / User Toolset into Control Panel.
* Convert PC-BSD tools to Control Panel modules.
* Update KMenu to display categories.
* Ctrl-alt-delete now launches the System Guard.
* Zip support included in default install.
* Added Bash to default install.
* Removed EISA support from default kernel.
* Setup CD insert notification to allow playing audio CD's and DVD's.
* Added denyhosts to default install for SSH security.
* Windows key now launches "K-Menu".
* Removed wireless support from install CD. (Fixes possible crash when detecting sound card)
* Fixed bug with online update not working in languages other than english.
* Removed the "Computer" kmenu opting for "System Menu" instead.
* Changed default color scheme.
* Changed desktop icons default to 32x32.
* NTFS partitions are now mounted as Read-Only.
* Write access to CD devices for user accounts granted.
PCBSD 1.11a - Changelog
6-25-06 (Kris Moore)
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* Fixed issues with compat5x libraries not working.
* Fixed problem with online updater showing available updates when none are available.
PCBSD 1.11 - Changelog
6-13-06 (Kris Moore)
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* Updated installed ports to current versions as of 6-12-06
* Updated KDE to 3.5.3
* Removed linux-base-rh9 port from default install, allowing PBI developers to
install their own. (Not removed from patch update)
* Added additional video drivers to default kernel. (Intel 3D, Vodoo, etc)
* Adding users now uses the /usr/share/skel template.
* Cleaned up fonts, uses Sans Serif family by default now.
* Allowed users to change account icon in kdmrc
* Changed console resolution to 800x600
* Claned up /etc/resolv.conf
* Fixed IPV6 hostname in /etc/hosts
PCBSD 1.1 - Changelog
5-28-06 (Kris Moore)
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* Updated core OS to FreeBSD 6.1.
* Added "nve" devices to DHCP network detection.
* Fixed network manager to restart network after settings change.
* Added extraction test to installation CD - Now warns on failed install.
* Upgraded Online Update Utility to display status + plus major bugfixes.
* Added DRM / ATI support to default kernel.
* Misc bugfixes.
PCBSD 1.0 - Changelog
4-28-06 (Kris Moore)
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* Now running KDE 3.5.2.
* Kaffeine is now the default media player for audio / video.
* PC-BSD now auto-detects when a media has been inserted into a CD / DVD drive.
* When a CD is inserted, an icon shows up on the desktop for unmounting / ejecting.
* When a USB flash drive is connected, an icon shows up on the desktop for unmounting.
* Changed much of the backend with fonts and language support.
* Tools now look like KDE with same fonts.
* Graphical Improvements to the Installer.
* Added new "Utilities" menu on CD install, for chroot and shell prompts.
* Create desktop Icons to pbidir.com and pcbsd.com.
* Set default profile on Konqueror for web browsing.
* Added Search bar to Konqueror.
* Partitions now have "Softupdates" enabled.
* Online Update check at bootup can now be disabled.
* Many numerous bugfixes.
PCBSD 1.0RC2 - Changelog
1-20-06 (Kris Moore)
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* Updated Core FreeBSD with latest security patches.
* Upgraded KDE to 3.5
* Fixed loading of "kcm fileshare" KDE module.
* Online update checker now runs at system startup.
* Only approiate sound module is loaded now.
* Disabled DMA support during system installation process.
* Some special characters are now prohibited from password creation.
* Many packages have been updated to current versions.
* System tool now uses portsnap to update ports.
* New PBI Crash Handler.
* Fixed kdmrc out of date message at boot.
* Misc bugfixes.
PCBSD 1.0RC1 - Changelog
11-21-05 (Kris Moore)
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* Added PBIdelete program - Lets users remove PBI's from the command line.
* Added process to sanitize bios geom, from sysinstall source for system install.
* Added new "Update" mechanism for PBI's, developers can now specify update URL for
checking version numbers.
* Added text install mode for PBI's with "-text" option.
* Bugfix version of the UserManager.
* Fixed USB bad mount-points.
* Updated visual look-n-feel of KDE, fonts, graphics, etc.
PCBSD 1.0RC1 - Changelog
11-10-05 (Kris Moore)
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* Upgraded the base OS to FreeBSD 6.0.
- This core update provides a much needed UI performance boost, and now
works with much more hardware.
- For more information on this release of FreeBSD 6, please see www.freebsd.org
* Added a graphical Language / Keyboard selector at beginning of installation process.
- Lets users select the install & system language they wish to operate under.
- Also allows keyboard models / maps to be selected, for a wide range of functionality.
* Added the Network Manager utility.
- Lets users control and modify their network adapters, setting values such as
IP addresses, Netmask, DNS, Gateway, and Host name.
* The system now ships with Linux Binary Compatability pre-installed.
- Having this package pre-installed means that users can now download and run PBIs of
software such as Flash support, or Java for Linux.
* Backward Compatible with PBI's made for previous versions of PC-BSD.
- Users can install and run the same PBI's created for their prior versions of PC-BSD,
no recompile necessary.
* System reinstall required.
- This release is a major step up from previous PC-BSD's, so a reinstall will be required.
No online update patch will be isssued for 0.8.3 -> 1.0RC1
* Upgraded KDE to version 3.4.3
* Changed cursors on Install CD
* Anti-Aliasing is now enabled by default
* Added "Greek" to lanaguage selection menu
PCBSD 0.8.3 - Changelog
10-22-05 (Kris Moore)
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* Added auto-run daemon for CD's (Checks for autorun.pbi file after CD is mounted)
* PC-BSD installer is now 1 CD, with optional 2nd CD for language packs
* Fixed major FDISK issue (Problem with geometry on some HD's, preventing bootup)
* Added option to run GUI installation in 1024x768 mode
* Improved visuals with new default cursor / wallpaper scheme
* Fixed bug with "cancel" not working when prompting for format during install.
* Added a beta version of the PC-BSD command-line registry program
* Updated user-manager
* Added several new languages including Japanese, Ukrainian, and Chinese Traditional.
PCBSD 0.8.2 - Changelog
9-23-05 (Kris Moore)
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* Fixed the mountroot issues after installation.
* Fixed problems with PBI's not installing when a whitespace is in the path.
* Updated the scripts used for online update manager.
* Added SMP support to kernel.
PCBSD 0.8.1 - Changelog
9-19-05 (Kris Moore)
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* Fixes many issues with bootup after installation.
* Fixed problems with Online Update Manager.
* Updated UserManager.
* Added Russian and Bulgarian Support.
* Activates HD swap space during installation for lower memory systems.
* Slimmed down KDE 3.4.2 by removing Games / Graphics / PIM ports, which
can be optionally installed via PBI.
PCBSD 0.8 Beta - Changelog
9-11-05 (Kris Moore)
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* Upgraded KDE to 3.4.2
* NEW! Online Update Manager
* NEW! Online Update Scheduler
* Add Users GUI
* Better sound detection
* PBI's now installed to /Programs
* Keyboard Layout Selector
* Able to use "sysinstall" fdisk utility for advanced disk editing.
* Detect EXT2 Linux partitions for mounting
* Multiple Languages now supported
- English
- Catalan
- Danish
- German
- Spanish
- Estonian
- French
- Croatian
- Hungarian
- Dutch
- Norwegian
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Portuguese (Brazilian)
- Swedish
- Chinese Simplified
* Fixed issues relating to BSDLabel
* Cleaned default desktop
* All PC-BSD configuration settings now on KMenu
PCBSD 0.7.8 Beta - Changelog
7-18-05 (Kris Moore)
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* Upgraded KDE to 3.4.1
* Added full printer support to KDE
* Fixed non-executable .pbi issues
* Samba Module now works in KDE Control panel
* Added USB disk/flash drive auto-detection
* PC-BSD now auto-detects CD and Disk drives during bootup, and populates the "Computer" directory accordingly.
* Enabled the CUPS daemon
* Enabled the SMB daemon
* Fixed issues adding slices
* Fixed problem stamping MBR
* Reorganized the KDE launch menu.
* Reorganized the "Computer" Icon on desktop, and placed it on launch menu.
* Changed loader.conf options to help fix problems writing to some HD's
* Fixed shutdown, PC-BSD now turns off hardware automatically
PCBSD 0.7.5 Beta - Changelog
6-24-05 (Kris Moore)
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* Released PC-BSD code under BSD License!
* Added custom-partitioning to PC-BSD Installer.
* Added new Text Menu before Installation.
* Added multiple-language support.
* Fixed issues with sound system device busy issues.
* Fixed issues with dial-up support.
* Fixed issue with removing packages - manager now waits for scripts to finish.
* Fixed KDE menu layout, now when choosing program to open with, it lists properly.
* Added many other lanaguage packs to KDE.
* Fixed screen-saver issues.
* Added "Emergency-Shell" option to installation text menu.
* Added option to reset XF86Config file to "vesa" driver during installation.
* Added following languages: de, fr, es, es_LA, pt, pt_BR.
* changed default splash screen.
* cleaned up install CD for a smaller image.
* Changed look-n-feel of install program.
* Updated Window decorations for KDE.
* Updated default Icon set for KDE.
PCBSD 0.7 Beta - Changelog
5-13-05 (Kris Moore)
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* Upgraded core OS to FreeBSD 5.4-Release
* Cleaned up look & feel of installer
* Boot loading screen added
* KDE Defaults added
* System auto-login enabled
* Improved package creator / installer
* Launch menu icons for installed programs now appear on all users desktops
* MIME-Types now register properly with package installer
* Added loading splash screen to package installer
* Created Add-Users Dialog for easy setup including KDE Defaults
PCBSD 0.6 Beta - Changelog
5-01-05 (Kris Moore)
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* Create beta version of PC-BSD Program Manager.
* Address issues related to systems with dual-drives, and setting up MBR.
* Fix how installer sees free space for partitioning.
* Added confirmation dialog to the "cancel" button in installation program.
* Gave users permission to mount CD's as non-root.
* Created CD device icon within KDE.
* Integrate PC-BSD package manager into desktop.
* Created PC-BSD Program installer.
* Created PC-BSD Package Creator.
* .pbi extension integrated into KDE desktop.
* Created "My Computer" icon.
* Populated "My Computer" with hard disk devices and CD's.
* Auto-Hide fluxbox Taskbar during install
PCBSD 0.5a Beta - Changelog
4-18-05 (Kris Moore)
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* Spelling error fix for installer
* Fixed network card autodetection
PCBSD 0.5 Beta - Changelog
4-15-05 (Kris Moore)
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* Initial Release of PCBSD 0.5 Beta
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