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