ArchInstall 3.0.14 released
The archinstall installer has hit version 3.0.14. This brings some improvements and fixes.
One change makes partitioning smarter: it now uses the --needed flag, preventing pointless re-installs when dependencies don't actually require new packages. This directly tackles a specific issue related to managing partitions efficiently during setup.
Beyond that core update, there are other notable tweaks. A bug with Snapper-Grub snapshot integration has been fixed, making things smoother for users who employ both tools. Another subtle improvement handles f-string code correctly in debug installations where snapshots were involved.
Getting the bootloader right is another focus area. The installer now features a crucial dialog guiding users through the tricky process of putting the EFI bootloader onto something like a USB drive. This step can be vital, especially if you plan to test out different kernels or setups on removable media later on.
Efforts are also underway for fallback scenarios, specifically, preventing the generation of unnecessary BLS and Limine entries for an emergency initramfs. This optimization keeps the process leaner by default unless explicit options change it.
For manual partitioning control, things feel a bit more solid now. There was a situation where users might encounter an empty screen; that bug is addressed, making navigation easier during this critical setup phase.
And speaking of navigating, user input validation for disk partitions receives a better touch too. The regex pattern behind the scenes has been refined: it removes some unnecessary symbols and allows spaces in the unit selection field. The result makes specifying partitions like /dev/sda2 feel less restrictive when entering commands or values directly.
Finally, the underlying logic for handling GRUB fallbacks from removable drives (like USB) was fixed to prevent potential hiccups down the line. Put simply, it's another piece ensuring a cleaner installation process overall.
Release Archinstall 3.0.14
What's Changed --needed prevent re-installs & fix #issues/3599 by @h8d13 in #3913 Snapshots Fix Snapper-Grub by @h8d13 in #3930 Fix f-string in snapshot debug installation by @h8d13 in #3934 Add ...
