Pengwin 24.08.2 Release: Comprehensive Improvements and Key Fixes

We’re pleased to announce the release of Pengwin version 24.08.2, packed with significant updates and improvements aimed at enhancing your user experience.

1. Usability Enhancements:

• New --help Option: The pengwin-setup command now includes a --help option, providing users with detailed information on usability and automation options.
• Improved Navigation: The pengwin-setup menus have been refined to allow for more intuitive navigation with fewer keystrokes, making it easier to find and select the options you need.

2. Upgraded Packages and Backports:

• Terraform Upgrade: Terraform has been updated to version 1.9.5, ensuring that you have access to the latest features and security patches.
• Debian 12.7: Pengwin now is based on Debian 12.7, offering the most recent Debian enhancements.
• Backports enabled: You’ll now automatically receive the latest versions of many essential packages, such as curl, cmake, golang, systemd, emacs, meson, xrdp, and more, through backports.
• Node.js Enhancements: The Node.js installer has been improved, and the default Node.js LTS version installed by pengwin-setup has been updated to version 20. Additionally, the N (Node.js version manager) installer has been refined for better performance.

3. Default Packages and Installations:

• command-not-found Package: This package is now included by default, helping users quickly find and install the correct package when a command is not found.
• apt-utils Installed by Default: The apt-utils package is now part of the default installation, ensuring smoother package management.

4. Key Fixes and System Improvements:

• Kubernetes Installer: We’ve fixed and improved the Kubernetes installer, ensuring a more reliable setup process.
• SystemD on WSL1: Fixed an error that occurred when attempting to upgrade the systemd package on WSL1.
• XFCE Installation: Resolved issues with XFCE installation on newer versions of WSL. If you’ve encountered problems, simply rerun the installer through pengwin-setup.
• dbus Management: Ensured that dbus is only started once, no matter how many times Pengwin is launched, preventing conflicts.
• Windows Terminal Behavior: The terminal will no longer close automatically after pengwin-setup finishes, giving you more control over your session.

5. User Experience Enhancements:

• Message Of The Day Setting: You can now configure a Message Of The Day (MOTD) through pengwin-setup, adding a personal touch to your terminal sessions.
• ibus and fcitx Improvements: Installation processes for ibus and fcitx have been enhanced, ensuring better support for input methods.
• Programming Menu Navigation: The navigation in the Programming menu of pengwin-setup has been improved for a smoother experience.

How to Update

To enjoy these new features and improvements, existing users can update immediately by running the following command:

$ pengwin-setup update

We’re confident that these enhancements will significantly improve your Pengwin experience. As always, we appreciate your feedback and are committed to delivering a product that meets your needs.

Full Changelog here

Happy coding!