Arch Linux 2009.08 released

Arch Linux is a lightweight and flexible Linux distribution. The 2009.08 snapshot images are now available.

Changes since the 2009.02 release:

• built from a current snapshot of [core], which includes kernel 2.6.30.4-1, udev 141-5 and pacman 3.3.0-3.
• aufs instead of unionfs
• enhanced boot device detection on image start
• bugfixes (xfs freeze, mirror setting, clock correctness, network settings, …)
• more useful automatic configuration settings for your target system based on your settings during the installation
• ftp images are renamed to netinstall to avoid confusion

The new AIF installer brings:

• better disk editor with support for dm_crypt and lvm setups
• support for automated installations using config files (deprecates quickinst)
• a framework to build your own installation procedures
• enhanced date/time setting with ntp support
• refactored grub installation routines
• usability improvements.