StrongBox 1.0-beta-13
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StrongBox Linux 1.0 beta 13

Stability and Functionality Milestone

This release is a new version of StrongBox, with better stability, security and functionality. Incorporating suggest from users and bug reports, this release brings better useability to StrongBox.

New Features in this release:
  • Streamlined add-ons by adding in post vmount scripts

  • USB key authentication now using pam_usb *

  • Many bug fixes, and some better utilities on the console

  • Faster, more capable kernel based on the -ac patchset

  • Updated versions of all software

* Note: this is incompatible with the current USB authentication system. Please use another method of authentication during upgrades.

StrongBox OS add-ons

Some StrongBox add-ons have been added or improved since the previous release.
  • New Print add-on with CUPS

  • New Util add-on with minicom, syslinux, hostap and debootstrap

  • Ruby language add-on

  • Asterisk PBX now includes Mysql support

  • Text Based ethereal added to Monitor add-on

  • ImageMagick added to graphics add-on

Note regarding commercial/non-commercial versions of StrongBox

Commercial versions of StrongBox are no different from the non-commercial versions in terms of the software that they contain. However, commercial versions do have the following benefits:

  • Secure Certificate Authority

  • Quick patches for reported software bugs

  • Money raised will help open source development

If you're interested in a commercial version, check out these options.

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