The Arch Linux installer, Archinstall 3.0.9, has been released with several new features that enhance the installation experience. Notable among these updates is the integration of Bluetooth support, allowing users to establish Bluetooth connections during the installation process. This version also supports U2F (Universal 2nd Factor) authentication, providing an additional layer of security.
Key features of Archinstall 3.0.9 include:
- An interface for changing LUKS iteration time, which can improve the security of disk encryption.
- The ability to skip the bootloader installation with a new
--skip-bootoption. - Inclusion of the inotify-tools package and support for grub-btrfs during GRUB setup with Btrfs.
- Improvements to user directory creation when using the COSMIC desktop environment.
Moreover, this update sees enhancements in boot detection, migration of the Root Password menu into the Authentication menu, and adjustments in the application configuration for audio settings. The bootctl command has been updated, and documentation now reflects changes related to the --variables= and --config-url options.
As a part of its ongoing improvements, Archinstall 3.0.9 has fixed various internal bugs to streamline the installation process. Users can access the latest version in Arch Linux’s stable repositories, or download it from the project’s GitHub page. The update is readily available through the latest Arch Linux ISO snapshot.