Familiar Linux Distribution Changelog
This page contains a list of the most important changes between the different versions of the Familiar Linux Distribution. Be sure to read the FamiliarReleaseNotes first.
Familiar v0.8.4 (2006-08-20)
http://familiar.handhelds.org/releases/v0.8.4/install/
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Initial support for iPAQ h2200, hx4700, and h6300 handhelds
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Opie 1.2.1
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GPE 2.7
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Internationalization (i18n) functionality fully restored
Familiar v0.8.2 (2005-04-13)
http://familiar.handhelds.org/releases/v0.8.2/install/
Base
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Support for HP Jornada 56x and HP Jornada 720 PDAs
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Kernel modules renamed (eg kernel-module-xirc2ps-cs-2.4.19-rmk6-pxa1-hh37 instead of kernel-module-xirc2ps-cs) to allow for installation of 2.4 and 2.6 modules side-by-side
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kbdd now has a configuration file (/etc/kbdd.conf)
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Fixed bug: libipkg bug (corrupt paths) visible in Opie Package Manager has been fixed
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Reorganised feed structure (updates, split locales, documentation & development files, etc.)
GPE
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updated gpe-conf
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teleport supports every GTK application
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vlc is in the h3900 images by default now
Opie
Familiar 0.8.2 includes Opie 1.2.0. Here are some of the more significant changes from Opie 1.1.9 for Familiar users:
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Consistent icon set
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Launcher now supports a static (non-scrolling) background image
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Package Manager supports the 'lists_dir' ipkg configuration option
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Datebook: national holiday support
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Datebook: birthdays from contacts may now be shown
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Scrollbars on left now configurable in Appearance settings
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Fixed bug: event sounds now work again
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Fixed bug: iPAQ hardware buttons and keys now work again
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Fixed bug: media buttons in File manager and file dialogs now work properly
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Removed opie-logoutapplet and opie-vtapplet from default installation
Many other minor bugs were also fixed. Please see the complete ![[WWW]](/moin/handhelds/img/moin-www.png){kind=small}
Opie Changelog for further details.
Familiar v0.8.1 (2005-02-25)
http://familiar.handhelds.org/releases/v0.8.1/install/
bootstrap / common
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New version of ipkg, with fixed dependency checking on remove
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Updated busybox to use update-alternatives
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PPP fixed and now has automatic DNS client setup
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USB networking now set up correctly
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h3900 sound modules now set up correctly
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Fixed CF/PC card storage access
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New version of kbdd with support for more external keyboards
GPE
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GPE 2.6 uses GTK+ 2.6 now
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Problems with sound have been fixed
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Login problems after entering ownerinfo have been fixed
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Reduced memory usage of matchbox
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Massive improvements to the PIM suite
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Gpe-conf improvements
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Fixed cursor hiding again
Opie
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Opie now starts correctly on boot
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Package Manager now supports src/gz feeds, can install ipk files directly, and has ability to link applications into root
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Added syslog tab to System Info
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Improved OpieIRC
For further details see the Opie 1.1.8 and Opie 1.1.9 changelogs.
Familiar v0.8.0 (2004-12-23)
http://familiar.handhelds.org/releases/v0.8.0/install/
Built using OpenEmbedded framework, too many other changes to mention.
