Published release Linux-Distribution armbian 25.8 providing a compact system system system. The environment for single-pay computers with processors based on architecture ARM, RISC-V and X86, supporting various models of the RASPBERRY PI, ODDOD, ODDOD, ODDOD Orange Pi, Banana Pi, Helios64, Pine64, Nanopi and Cubieboard based on the Allwinner, Amlogic processors, Actionsemi, Freescale / NXP, Marvell Armada, Rockchip, Radxa and Samsung Exynos.
For the formation of assemblies, the DEBIAN and UBUNTU package bases are used, but all components are completely re -registered using its own assembly system to enable optimization to reduce size, increase productivity and use additional protection mechanisms. For example, the /Var /log section is mounted using ZRAM and is stored in a compressed form with a discharge of data to the drive once a day or at the end of the work. The /TMP section is mounted using TMPFS.
The project supports more than 30 options for Linux nucleus for different ARM and ARM64 platforms. SDK is provided to simplify the creation of their systemic images, packages and editorial offices of the distribution. For pumping, ZSWAP is used. At the entrance to the SSH, an option is provided for using two -factor authentication. The composition includes the BOX64 emulator, which allows you to launch programs collected for processors based on architecture X86. Ready -made packages are offered for launching user environment based on KDE, GNOME, BUDGIE, CINMON, I3WM, Mate, XFCE and XMONAD.
The main Changes in Armbian 25.8:
- Official support for Mekotronics R58 HD and Nanopi R3S LTS.
- Support for the Community: Cainiao Cniot-Core, Kickpi K2b, Radxa Cube A5e, Radxa A5e, Banana Pi R4 and Orange Pi 5 Pro.
- Linux core for most boards is updated to version 6.16 in EDGE branches. Stable branches use the 6.12 LTS core. The U-Boot 2025.07 bootloader was updated and the instrumentation atf 2.13 (ARM Trusted Firmware). Debian 13, stabilizing assemblies based on Debian 13.
- to assembly tools added support for the architecture of the LOONGARCH64.
- The development of the Armbian-Config utility used to configure the system after installation. VPN Wireguard support has been improved, settings associated with routing in local networks and configuration of client systems are expanded. Improved integration with the Pi-Hole advertising blocking system.
- Turning on the supporters for the Rock-5C board.
- Support for the Rockpi-S sound subsystem.
- Wake-on-Lan work on Helios4 boards has been established.
- Improved drivers for Realtek RTL8822CS, Innosilicon USB3 PHY and Nanopi M6.
- Problems of connecting screens through the DSI interface (Display Serial Interface) on Raspberry PI 5.
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