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Sculpt OS release 20.08 | 2020-09-17
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| Version 20.08 of the Sculpt operating system refines the user experience
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| and becomes able to host the Chromium-based Falkon web browser.
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The new version of Sculpt OS is based on the latest Genode release
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[https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/20.08 - 20.08].
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In particular, it incorporates the
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[https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/20.08#The_GUI_stack__restacked - redesigned GUI stack]
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to the benefit of quicker boot times, improved interactive responsiveness, and
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better pixel output quality.
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It also removes the last traces of the
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[https://genode.org/documentation/release-notes/20.05#Retired_Noux_runtime_environment - noux runtime].
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Fortunately, these massive under-the-hood changes do not disrupt the
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user-visible surface of Sculpt. Most users will feel right at home.
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Upon closer inspection, there are couple of new features to appreciate. The
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CPU-affinity of each component can now be restricted interactively by the user,
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components can be easily restarted via a click on a button, font-size changes
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have an immediate effect now, and the VESA driver (used when running Sculpt in
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a virtual machine) can dynamically change the screen resolution.
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Thanks to our continuous efforts of strengthening of the base system, Sculpt
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OS has become able to host a first version of the Chromium-based Falkon web
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browser from an installable package. Even though this version is still rough
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around the edges and unoptimized, it already enables Sculpt users to casually
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browse the modern web without the need for a virtual machine.
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The updated [https://genode.org/documentation/articles/sculpt-20-08 - manual]
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goes into detail about the use of the new system.
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The ready-to-use system image for version 20.08 is available at the
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[https://genode.org/download/sculpt - Sculpt download page].
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Genode OS Framework release 20.08 | 2020-08-28
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