PC-BSD

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