Release ghaf-24.12.1
This bi-weekly release brings a major update on Ghaf dependencies, most notably the compiler GCC 14 version.
Release Tag
https://github.com/tiiuae/ghaf/releases/tag/ghaf-24.12.1
Supported Hardware
The following target hardware is supported by this release:
- NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX
- Generic x86 (PC) (build support only)
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10
- NXP i.MX 8M Plus (build support only)
What is New in ghaf-24.12.1
- Major update on upstream dependencies.
- More robust user account management.
- RISC-V Polarfire Icicle Kit builds are currently disabled but can be re-enabled if needed.
Lenovo X1 Carbon Gen 10/11:
- Audio device selection and microphone slider are added to the quick settings widget.
- Audio control was removed from the application menu.
Bug Fixes
Fixed bugs that were present in the ghaf-24.12 release:
- A laptop cannot be unlocked after suspension sometimes.
Known Issues and Limitations
| Issue | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Lenovo X1 | ||
| No audio output via 3.5mm jack | In Progress | Workaround: connect the device before booting up. |
| Intermittent audio issue after boot | In Progress | Workaround: rebooting the system typically resolves the issue. |
| Missing application menu icons on the first boot after the software installation | In Progress | Workaround: close and re-open the menu to restore icons. |
| Control Panel functionality is limited: only Display Settings, Local and Timezone settings are functional | In Progress | Additional functionality will be implemented in future releases. |
| VPN credentials are not saved | On Hold | |
| The keyboard defaults to the English layout on boot | In Progress | Workaround: use Alt+Shift to switch between English-Arabic-Finnish layout. |
| Yubikey for unlocking does not work | In Progress | A fix is currently in progress. |
| The fingerprint scan login does not function | Will Not Be Fixed | Fingerprint authentication will not be supported. Unlocking with a fingerprint is supported. |
| A laptop may wake from suspend without user interaction | In Progress | The issue is under investigation. |
| NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin / Orin NX | ||
| Firefox has been disabled | In Progress | Firefox will be re-enabled once upstream fixes are available. |
| Missing application menu icons on the first boot after the software installation | In Progress | Workaround: close and re-open the menu to restore icons. |
| The application menu cannot be accessed using the Windows key | In Progress | Workaround: access the application menu through the taskbar in the top-left corner. |
| The keyboard always boots up with the English layout | In Progress | Workaround: use Alt+Shift to switch between English-Arabic-Finnish layout. |
| The Suspend power option is not functioning as expected | In Progress | Behavior is locking the device. |
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-24-12.1.
Download the required image and use the following instructions: Build and Run.