Zen OS v60.04

Codename: Zebu

A new chapter in minimalist computing

Released: December 15, 2024

What's New in Zebu

Zen OS Zebu v60.04 represents a significant milestone in our journey toward the perfect minimalist computing experience. This release focuses on performance optimization, enhanced developer tools, and improved user experience while maintaining our core philosophy of simplicity and elegance.

  • Custom Zen Desktop Environment with i3-gaps integration
  • Enhanced terminal with zsh and productivity aliases
  • Pre-configured development environment for modern workflows
  • 30% faster boot times compared to previous releases
  • Optimized memory usage with custom kernel patches
  • Updated package repositories with 2,000+ curated packages
  • Resolved Wi-Fi adapter compatibility issues
  • Fixed display scaling on high-DPI monitors
  • Improved battery life on laptops

Detailed Changelog

NEW

Zen Desktop Environment

Introduced our custom desktop environment built around i3-gaps, featuring automatic workspace management, intelligent window tiling, and a minimal status bar with essential system information.

NEW

Developer Tools Suite

Pre-installed development environment including Git, Node.js, Python 3, Docker, VS Code with Zen theme, and Vim with modern configuration. Ready for development out of the box.

IMPROVED

Performance Optimizations

Kernel optimizations and custom patches result in 30% faster boot times, reduced memory footprint, and improved overall system responsiveness.

IMPROVED

Package Management

Enhanced zen command-line tool for simplified package management, system updates, and configuration. Includes automated cleanup and optimization routines.

FIXED

Hardware Compatibility

Resolved compatibility issues with modern Wi-Fi adapters, improved graphics driver support, and fixed suspend/resume functionality on various laptop models.

SECURITY

Security Enhancements

Updated security policies, enhanced firewall configuration, and improved default privacy settings. All packages updated to latest security patches.

Installation Instructions

Installing Zen OS Zebu is straightforward. Follow our comprehensive installation guide for step-by-step instructions.

Quick Start

# Verify ISO integrity sha256sum zen-os-zebu-v60.04-desktop-amd64.iso # Create bootable USB sudo dd if=zen-os-zebu-v60.04-desktop-amd64.iso of=/dev/sdX bs=4M status=progress # Boot from USB and follow the graphical installer

For detailed instructions, system requirements, and troubleshooting, visit our Installation Guide.

Known Issues

  • Some older NVIDIA graphics cards may require proprietary drivers for optimal performance
  • Bluetooth audio may require manual pairing on some devices
  • Hibernation is disabled by default for system stability

For workarounds and updates on these issues, check our FAQ or visit the community forum.

Upgrade Instructions

Existing Zen OS users can upgrade to Zebu v60.04 using the following commands:

# Update package repositories sudo apt update # Upgrade to latest version zen upgrade zebu # Reboot to complete upgrade sudo reboot

Note: We recommend backing up important data before upgrading. The upgrade process typically takes 15-30 minutes.