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Release Notes

🥳 Snigdha OS Release ARCTIC V 🎉​

Release Date: December 21, 2024

We are excited to announce the release of Snigdha OS ARCTIC V! This release brings a range of new features, improvements, and fixes to make your experience with Snigdha OS even better. Below are the highlights:

🌟 New Features:​

  • 🛠️ Improved Penetration Testing Tools: Added new and enhanced tools to the Blackbox framework, improving the overall security toolkit for penetration testers.
  • 💻 Snigdha OS Installer Update: The installation process is now more intuitive with new prompts and error handling.
  • 🌐 Language Support Expansion: Snigdha OS now supports multiple languages! In addition to English, Hindi and Bengali are now available for the user interface.

🚀 Performance Enhancements:​

  • ⚡ Faster Boot Time: Optimized startup sequence, reducing boot time for both virtual and physical installations.
  • 🧹 Reduced Resource Usage: Performance improvements for minimal installations, making Snigdha OS lighter and more efficient for low-resource systems.

🐞 Bug Fixes:​

  • 🌍 Fixed Network Connectivity Issues: Resolved a rare bug where network interfaces would not be properly detected on certain hardware configurations.
  • 🎨 UI Improvements: Fixed several UI glitches, including alignment issues in the installation wizard and system settings panel.
  • 💪 Stability Enhancements: Addressed minor stability issues related to system updates and package management.

🔒 Security Updates:​

  • 🔧 Kernel Updates: Updated the Zen Kernel to the latest stable version for better hardware compatibility and security patches.
  • 🛡️ Tool Security: Various tools in the Blackbox framework have received security updates to address recent vulnerabilities.

🚨 Known Issues:​

  • ⚠️ Some third-party applications may not be fully compatible with the latest version of the Zen Kernel.
  • 🖥️ Minor display issues may still occur with specific hardware configurations in dark mode.

🔄 Upgrade Instructions:​

To upgrade to Snigdha OS ARCTIC V, simply run the following command:

sudo pacman -Syyu

For a fresh installation, download the latest ISO from our official website and follow the installation guide.

Thank you for using Snigdha OS! 🎉 We appreciate your continued support and feedback. Stay tuned for more updates, and feel free to reach out to us on Discord or GitHub for any questions or suggestions. 🙌