The latest version of the Arch Linux installer, Arch Installer 3.0.10, has been released with improvements and bug fixes. The update resolves issues such as the Pipewire problem, corrects GRUB-Btrfs setup for Timeshift, and prevents a crash during boot loader installation. Additionally, various other changes have been made to improve the installation process, including version number addition, type annotation improvements, and removal of unnecessary scripts.
Archinstall 3.0.10: An Updated Version for the Arch Linux Installation Procedure
The newest version of the Arch Linux installer, Arch Installer 3.0.10, has been released, introducing various enhancements and bug fixes. This versatile tool serves not only as an installation medium but also as a Python library to manage various aspects of the installed system.
What's New in Archinstall 3.0.10?
The latest version of the Arch Linux installer boasts a long list of improvements, including:
- Bug Fixes: A total of seven bug fixes have been implemented to ensure a smoother and more reliable installation experience.
- Adjusting the package installation order (@EK-92 in #3709) resolved the infamous Pipewire issue.
- @svartkanin (in #3728) has corrected the GRUB-Btrfs setup for Timeshift.
- A crash while installing the boot loader has been fixed by parsing systemd package versions more accurately (@svartkanin in #3732).
- Btrfs snapshots are now disabled when no subvolumes are defined, preventing potential issues (@svartkanin in #3736).
- Other Notable Changes:
- A version number has been added for testing purposes (@svartkanin in #3699).
- Type annotations have been improved for the list_available_packages function (@correctmost in #3711).
- @guillaumeboehm (in #3745) has corrected the documentation and samples that mention custom commands.
- The unattended script has been removed to simplify the installation process (@svartkanin in #3733).
- Beta labels have been removed from LVM to reflect its production-ready status (@svartkanin in #3737).
- Upgrade version headers have been fixed for a more consistent user experience (@svartkanin in #3738).
- Empty menus are now handled correctly when focusing on specific items (@svartkanin in #3742).
With these substantial updates, Arch Installer 3.0.10 is poised to provide an even more efficient and trouble-free installation process for Arch Linux users.
Archinstall Release 3.0.10
Bug fixes Fixed pipewire issue by moving additional packages down in the installation order by @EK-92 in #3709 Setup grub-btrfs correctly for timeshift by @svartkanin in #3728 Fix a crash while in...
