LPS Release Notes

Changes in Version 1.3.4

Maintenance release, released 4 May 2012

• Updated Firefox to 10.0.4 ESR
• Added Firefox Extension: HTTPS Everywhere 2.0.3
• Added Firefox Extension: NoScript 2.3.9
• Updated Thunderbird to 10.0.4 ESR (Deluxe only)
• Downgraded Flash to 11.1.102.63, due to incompatibilities in new Adobe libraries; Flash will be updated with our next kernel update release (LPS 1.4). If running an old version of Flash poses a problem for you, use the NoScript add-on within Firefox to disable it.
• Updated Encryption Wizard application to 3.3.3
• Updated OpenSSL to 0.9.8w
• Updated OpenSSH to 6.0p1
• Updated Java to 1.6u32
• Updated the Citrix client to 12.1.0.203066
• Fixed SameTime support in Pidgin; it was left out of 1.3.3 by accident
• Added MultiPing 0.1.2 under the Connectivity menu
• Toggled Firefox security setting security.ssl.allow_unrestricted_renego_everywhere_temporarily_available_pref

Changes in Version 1.3.3

Maintenance release, released 13 April 2012

• Updated Firefox to 10.0.3 ESR
• Updated Flash to 11.2.202.228
• Updated OpenSSL to 0.9.8u
• Updated Adobe Reader to 9.5.1
• Updated Encryption Wizard application to 3.3.2
• Added Thunderbird 3.1.20 and DAVmail to LPS-Public Deluxe for S/MIME Email support with MS Exchange OWA
• Added Pidgin 2.10.2 (with SameTime support)
• Added VMware View 1.4
• Added option for OpenDNS DNSCrypt
• Added Firefox Extension: HTTPS Everywhere 2.0.1
• Added Firefox Extension: NoScript 2.3.7 (disabled by default)

Changes in Version 1.3.2

Maintenance release, released 16 February 2012

• Updated Firefox to 10.0.2
• Updated DOD Configuration add-on to 1.3.6
• Updated Adobe Reader to 9.4.7
• Updated Flash to 11.1.102.62
• Updated Java to 1.6u31
• Updated OpenSSL to 0.9.8t
• Updated Encryption Wizard application to 3.2.11
• Added virtual keyboard utility
• Added zip file support to the file manager
• Added support for non-US keyboards
• Fixed bug in Java control panel

Changes in Version 1.3.1

Maintenance release, released 11 November 2011

• Updated Firefox to 8.0.0
• Updated Adobe Reader to 9.4.6
• Updated Flash to 11.1.102.55
• Added iPhone 4S tethering support
• Upgraded boot loader
• Added Java character map tool

Changes in Version 1.3.0

Feature release, released 31 October 2011

• Added printing support, printer admin utility
• Added more Realtek wifi drivers (RTL8192CU, RTL8192SE)
• Revised Root and Intermediate CAs
• Updated wifi drivers
• Updated NVIDIA display driver to version 285.05.09
• Updated Firefox to 7.0.1
• Updated DOD Configuration add-on to 1.3.4
• Updated Flash to 11.0.1.152
• Updated Java to 1.6u29
• Updated the Citrix client to 12.0
• Updated SCM Micro smard card reader firmware update tool to 1.8
• Removed Firefox Sync add-on since it is built into Firefox 7
• Removed Encryption Wizard add-on (still works as standalone app)

Changes in Version 1.2.5

Maintenance release, released 23 September 2011

• Added Keyboard and Mouse settings utility
• Updated Flash to 10.3.183.10

Changes in Version 1.2.4

Maintenance release, released 19 September 2011

• Added more support for RealTek wireless drivers
• Added additional broadband cellular drivers
• Added additional SmartCard drivers
• Revised About Box to show licensing info
• Removed Gmail S/MIME addon, which no longer works with Gmail
• Updated Flash to 10.3.183.7
• Updated Firefox to 3.6.22
• Updated DOD Configuration add-on to 1.3.3
• Updated Java to 1.6u27
• Updated OpenSSH to 5.9p1
• Updated DOD Root CAs

Changes in Version 1.2.3

Maintenance release, released 29 July 2011

• Fixed a problem with a RealTek wireless drivers
• Fixed a bug with the sound mixer application
• Added Java Web Start add-on to Firefox
• Added support for USB CD/DVD drives
• Updated bookmarks

Changes in Version 1.2.2

Maintenance release, released 16 July 2011

• Fixed a problem with iMac Radeon video drivers
• Fixed problem with trackpad not working on older MacBooks
• Rdesktop: enabled compression to improve performance, fixed problem with cursor control keys not working properly
• Updated NVIDIA display driver to version 275.09.07
• Added UVC USB Web Camera support
• Added minicom 2.4 as a serial port terminal emulator under the Communications menu
• Moved end user license agreement forward in the boot process
• Updated Firefox to 3.6.19
• Updated DOD Configuration add-on to 1.3.1
• Updated Gmail S/MIME addon to 0.5.2
• Updated Flash to 10.3.181.34

Changes in Version 1.2.1

Maintenance release, released 10 June 2011

• Fixed a problem with the Broadcom wifi driver
• Added a battery status indicator for laptops
• Fixed a problem with using microphones with DCO
• Added Desktop Settings utility to adjust font size
• Added Network Proxy utility to allow easier adjustment of network settings
• Added Diagnostics utility to better troubleshoot hardware issues
• Updated Flash to 10.3.181.22
• Updated Java to 1.6u26

Changes in Version 1.2.0

Feature release, released 20 May 2011

• Replaced wicd with network manager 0.8.1, adding support for broadband cellular connectivity
• Added Apple iPhone tethering support
• Added sound support
• Added desktop calculator
• Added sound mixer support, multimedia menu option
• Added Adobe Reader 9.4.2 to Deluxe, replacing xPDF
• Added safe unmount option for USB drives
• Added shutdown and reboot confirmation dialogs
• Added support for mounting drives with multiple partitions
• Added support for writable NTFS external drives
• Added Download folder
• Expanded About LPS dialog to include system information
• Updated Firefox to 3.6.17
• Updated DOD Configuration addon to 1.3
• Updated Flash to 10.3.181.14
• Updated Java to 1.6u25
• Updated rdesktop to 1.7.0
• Updated OpenSSH to 5.8p1
• Updated OpenSSL to 0.9.8r
• Updated Linux kernel to 2.6.27.56
• Improved support for internal smart card readers
• Improved video, network, and wireless driver compatibility

Changes in Version 1.1.3

Maintenance release, released 30 March 2011

• Updated Firefox to 3.6.16
• Updated Firefox Sync addon to 1.7
• Updated Flash to 10.2.153.1
• Updated Java to 1.6u24
• Updated OpenOffice to 3.3.0
• Updated SCM Micro smard card reader firmware update tool to 1.6
• Minor bookmark updates and edits, fixed GSA per diem link

Changes in Version 1.1.2

Maintenance release, released 2 February 2011

• Fixed bug with an Intel video driver that caused poor performance and/or no video
• Fixed bug with Citrix codepage configuration that improperly displayed some fonts
• Updated DTS java client to fix problem that caused DTS site to be inaccessible
• Reorganized browser bookmarks
• Updated Firefox to 3.6.13
• Updated Firefox Sync addon to 1.6.2
• Updated Gmail S/MIME addon to 0.5.1
• Updated User Agent Switcher addon to 0.7.3
• Updated Flash to 10.1.102.65
• Updated Java to 1.6u23
• Updated OpenSSL to 0.9.8q
• Updated Encryption Wizard application to 3.2.10

Changes in Version 1.1.1

Maintenance release, released 15 November 2010

• Fixed bug which caused repeated error messages (IF = 0) during loading on a small number of systems
• Updated Firefox to 3.6.12
• Updated Firefox Sync add on to 1.5.1
• Updated Flash to 10.1.102.64

Changes in Version 1.1.0

Feature release, released 18 October 2010

• Added wireless networking support for many popular WiFi chipsets
• Added support for US Government PIV cards
• Added support for Adobe Flash 10
• Added Firefox Sync 1.5 plug-in to allow cloud-based sync and storage of bookmarks, browser history, etc.
• Added more screen resolution utilities
• Replaced desktop management software to give a more Windows-like experience
• Added more fonts, which made screen messages more visually appealing
• Replaced file and image viewers with new applications
• Replaced file manager with a new application, providing better support for USB-mounted devices
• Updates to applications and utilities: Firefox 3.6.10, Encryption Wizard 3.2.9, Java 1.6u22
• Updated Firefox plug-ins and applied current application security patches
• Optimized load time indicators (reduced dots, cleaned up screen)
• Detect boot from USB device and prevent/warn on use as storage
• Added additional government PKI Certificate Authorities (DHS, Treasury, DOE, DOT, DOJ, DOS, Federal Bridge, VA, NIST, NASA, FAA, EPA, as well as DIB partners: Boeing, LM, NG, Raytheon, Exostar)
• Added additional network driver support, including for Acer netbooks
• Removed pop-up blocking for .mil and .gov websites
• Added browser link for PKI public certificate lookup service for DOD

Changes in Version 1.0.1

Maintenance release, released 1 June 2010

• Fixed bug that prevented AKO/DKO users from CAC authenticating
• Added support for Defense Travel System (DTS) Java client
• Revised LPS Datasheets and SPI Brochure included
• Improved LPS to USB stick installer

Changes in Version 1.0.0

Production version, released 3 May 2010

• Changed unionfs file system to aufs, now allows Firefox 3.6 to run (Firefox 3.6.3 loaded)
• New X Windows infrastructure (XOrg 7.x), suppports more modern video drivers, auto-detects native screen resolution
• Added new CAC middleware (OpenSC 0.11.8), now supports new 144k CACs
• Added Federal Trust Bridge PKI certificates and various government PKI certificates (e.g., DoE)
• Turned off NUM LOCK on startup for all systems, which is a workaround for IBM ThinkPads
• Fixed bug preventing shutdown when rejecting EULA
• Added NVIDIA Display Settings application, only loaded if the appropriate hardware is present (Utilities menu)
• Updated Encryption Wizard to 3.2.6, refreshed documentation
• Updated Java to 1.6u20
• Updated OpenSSH to 5.4
• Updated the Citrix client to 11.1
• Applied security patches to xPDF 3.02
• Updated Firefox browser plugin for DoD Configuration to 1.1
• Added new Firefox browser plugins for Encryption Wizard 3.2.6, GMail S/MIME 0.4.6, User Agent Switcher 0.7.2
• Reorganized desktop, removing infrequently used icons, adding groupings of commands to start menu (Communication, Utilities), adding icons for About LPS, USB Devices to desktop
• Includes new user's manual, expanded FAQs

Changes in Version 0.8.8

Released 23 December 2009, re-released 13 January 2010

• Fixed a bug that could attempt to mount local hard drives, which could cause disk corruption
• Included file explorer (now supports drag and drop with Encryption Wizard)
• SCM Micro Firmware Update tool being tested (try "FirmwareUpdate")
• Included End User Agreement
• Fixed broken LPStoUSB.bat script
• Disabled Firefox auto updates. NOTE: Due to kernel bug in unionfs, FF >= 3.0.11 does not run!!
• Additional ethernet driver support
• New online documentation

Changes in Version 0.8.7

Released October 2008

• Based upon Thinstation 2.2.2 (vs. 2.2.1)
• Firefox 3.x (vs. 2.x)
• Linux kernel 2.6.24.7 (vs. 2.6.16.5)
• OpenSSL updated
• Encryption Wizard updated to 3.2.x (from 3.1.x)

Changes in Version 0.8.5

Released 26 Feb 2008

• Cyber Safety Toolkit version
• Encryption Wizard 2.2
• Cyber Safety Briefing

Changes in Version 0.8

Beta version, released 4 October 2007

• Firefox 2.0.0.7
• Encryption Wizard
• DOD HPC Kit
• VPN client
• Citrix client
• CAC support

Changes in Version 0.7

Alpha version, released 21 March 2007

• First Home Edition release
• Firefox 1.5
• SSH client
• Telnet client