The Chakra GNU/Linux project, a semi-rolling desktop distribution, has received an update. The developers have announced a new version, Chakra 2017.03, which carries the code name “Goedel”. The new snapshot features the Calamares 3.0.1.91 system installer which includes support for installing the distribution on Btrfs and LUKS encrypted partitions
What are Chakra OS ?
Chakra GNU/Linux is an open source distribution of Linux a fork of the well known Arch Linux operating system, built around the powerful and modern KDE SC desktop environment. It features a graphical installer, automatic hardware detection/configuration, and various useful in-house build tools.
The 2017.03 release introduces two noteworthy changes:
– The installer, Calamares, has been updated to version 3.0.1.91. As a result, users are now able to install Chakra on btrfs and LUKS encrypted partitions. Calamares has received lots of partitioning enhancements and bug fixes since our previous ISO release and the installation process should be smoother than ever.
– Our homegrown Heritage theme for Plasma got a refreshing facelift that we hope you will enjoy.
This release also offers an updated snapshot of packages already available in our repositories:
KDE Software
- Plasma 5.9.2
- Frameworks 5.31
- Applications 16.12.2
- Calligra 2.9.11
Core Packages
- linux 4.8.6
- xorg-server 1.17.4
- systemd 231
- qt5 5.7.1
- qt 4.8.7
- sddm 0.14.0
Drivers
- xf86-video-nouveau 1.0.12
- xf86-video-ati 7.7.0
- xf86-video-intel 2.99.917+722+g714052f
- mesa 13.0.2
- nvidia 370.28 (plus 340.98, 304.132)
- catalyst 15.9
Further details and version information for key components can be found in the project’s release announcement.
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