we have a beta snapshot ISO-image (asl-4.107.iso.gz) of the upcoming version ASL 4.007 with support for P1/K6/C3/APIC ready for download on this FTP-Server:
Installation of backup files from version 3.2 and V4 will work as well as backup files from this beta version on the final 4.007. Pattern Up2Date is enabled but not System Up2Date.
Whats new in ASL 4.007: - new kernel (changed NIC driver) - new glibc - support for Compaq SmartArray 5 and Adaptec I2O RAID
We would like to read your reports about this beta ISO in this UBB thread - thx in advance.
After the final 4.007 announcement we will release an auto upgrade facility. This will allow registered customers to automatically elect to (1) stay with either the v2 or V3 branch; or (2) update to V4 without requiring a CD load.
First impressions:
It seems to work as expected on the Epia 800. The onboard NIC (Sis900 or Rhine II) is found and works for getting pattern updates and accessing the WUI.
The WUI is not as snappy as when running on a, say, Celeron 1700, but it is way faster than the WUI of ASL 2.x. Overall, the speed is definitely not an issue so far.
I'll be installing the box here in my home network and then we'll see how it does hold it's own.
But as usual with ASL products, I do not have any major concerns regarding the quality of the product.
To Astaro:
Are there specific areas that are especially interesting to trawl for bugs after the somewaht major updates in the base?
