Release ghaf-24.12.2
This is a bi-weekly release containing new features and additional hardening for Ghaf.
Release Tag
https://github.com/tiiuae/ghaf/releases/tag/ghaf-24.12.2
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 10, 11, 12
- NXP i.MX 8M Plus (build support only)
What is New in ghaf-24.12.2
- TLS enabled for GIVC.
- Reworked networking:
- 'debug' network removed
- auto-generation of IP and MAC addresses
- Disabled NIX tooling in release builds.
- Hotplugging of GPS devices.
Lenovo X1 Carbon Gen 10/11:
- Added support for Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12.
- Hardened systemd config in gui-vm.
- Chromecast support on a normal browser.
- Added keybindings to move the active window to the next or previous desktop.
- Logging improvements.
Bug Fixes
Fixed bugs that were present in the ghaf-24.12.1 release:
- Element location sharing not working.
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-24-12.2.
Download the required image and use the following instructions: Build and Run.