Release ghaf-24.09.1

This patch release is targeted at Secure Laptop (Lenovo X1 Carbon) test participants and brings in new features and bug fixes.

Lenovo X1 Carbon has been fully tested for this release, other platforms have been sanity-tested only.

Release Tag

https://github.com/tiiuae/ghaf/releases/tag/ghaf-24.09.1

Supported Hardware

The following target hardware is supported by this release:

  • NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin
  • NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX
  • Generic x86 (PC)
  • Polarfire Icicle Kit
  • Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
  • Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10
  • NXP i.MX 8M Plus

What is New in ghaf-24.09.1

Lenovo X1 Carbon Gen 10/11:

  • Audio Control and Xarchiver file compression applications.
  • Network Manager applet.
  • The first version of the Control Panel (mainly non-functional).
  • Log Out and Lock buttons were moved to the power menu.
  • Shutdown and Reboot buttons were removed from the applications menu and are now available in the Power menu.
  • Multiple monitors support.

Bug Fixes

Fixed bugs that were in the ghaf-24.09 release:

  • It is impossible to change the Wi-Fi network from the Network Settings application.
  • The taskbar on extended display is visible only when booting up with HDMI connected.
  • The Mute status is not visible in the taskbar.

Known Issues and Limitations

IssueStatusComments
The external USB camera is not working on Chromium VMIn ProgressA fix is in progress.
Cannot log in to the Element chat with a Google accountIn ProgressWorkaround: create a user specifically for Element.
Time synchronization between host and VMs does not work in all scenariosIn ProgressUnder investigation.
Suspend does not work from the taskbar power menuIn ProgressUnder investigation.
VPN credentials are not savedOn HoldNot clear if this can be fixed.
The keyboard boots up with the English layout In ProgressWorkaround: use Alt+Shift to switch between English-Arabic-Finnish layout.
Bluetooth notification windows stay on a screen In ProgressWorkaround: use the Esc key to remove pop-up windows.

Environment Requirements

There are no specific requirements for the environment with this release.

Installation Instructions

Released images are available at ghafreleasesstorage.z16.web.core.windows.net/ghaf-24-09-1.

Download the required image and use the following instructions: Build and Run.