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v0.0.16.x series

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This series gave a massive upgrade to the kernel, causing its API version to increase to v1.3. It added a staggering amount of features and general improvements during four months of non-stop development. It also made the kernel more colorful.

Version 0.0.16.0

This version did all the above changes to the point that it made a step closer to being a fully-fledged kernel simulator. It made a release on June 12, 2021.

On NuGet installs, this kernel version according to the package metadata is 0.0.16.1, although there is no 0.0.16.1.

Additions

  • Added new screensavers

  • GPU probing restored

  • Dynamic themes

  • New color themes

  • New commands

  • Full naming support to remote debugger

  • Warning and option color types

  • Speed dial support to SFTP

  • New events

  • New API functions, including new console writers

  • Anonymous group

  • New languages

  • Authentication to SSH by private key

  • First-user OOBE

  • You can now cancel executable processes

  • ...and more

Improvements

  • All filesystem API functions now neutralize the path before performing their operation

  • Configuration files are now made to a JSON format

  • Fixed issues connecting to any FTP server from quickconnect

  • General improvements and bug fixes

Removals

  • Removed beep synth

  • Removed debuglog command

Version 0.0.16.2

This version was released as a quick bug fix release on June 12, 2021.

Additions

  • Added support for .message MOTD in FTP shell

Improvements

  • Fixed crash when loading a mod command if one of the kernel mods didn't have a command

  • Fader and wipe now exit instantly

Version 0.0.16.3

This version was released on June 14, 2021. It has made two fixes in two different areas.

Improvements

  • Fixed DLL-based screensavers not loading

  • Fixed external programs not using current working directory

Version 0.0.16.4

This version was released on June 18, 2021 to enhance modding.

Additions

  • Spaces in commands for mods and aliases

Improvements

  • Better mod conflict detection

Version 0.0.16.5

This version was released on July 25, 2021.

Additions

  • Added support for complete string formatting in console writers (Backported)

Improvements

  • Enhanced a default for Typo (Backported)

Version 0.0.16.6

This version was released on August 2, 2021.

Improvements

  • Backported a fix from version 0.0.18.0

Version 0.0.16.7

This version was released on August 19, 2021.

Improvements

  • Backported fixes from 0.0.19.0

Version 0.0.16.8

This version was released on February 5, 2022.

Improvements

  • Updated the kernel updater to support API v2.0 kernel versions or later

Version 0.0.16.9

This version was released on February 28, 2022.

Improvements

  • Backported fixes from 0.0.20.0

Version 0.0.16.10

This version was released on March 3, 2022.

Improvements

  • Backported a fix from 0.0.20.1

Version 0.0.16.11

This version was released on March 4, 2022.

Improvements

  • Fixed crash on startup when trying to probe hardware

Version 0.0.16.12

This version was released on April 5, 2021.

Improvements

  • Updated the debug symbol downloader to point to new link

Backport Fridays versions

The below versions were released on Backport Fridays:

  • 0.0.16.13 - May 11, 2022

  • 0.0.16.14 - June 10, 2022

  • 0.0.16.15 - July 9, 2022

  • 0.0.16.16 - August 5, 2022

  • 0.0.16.17 - August 4, 2023

  • 0.0.16.18 - August 11, 2023

  • 0.0.16.19 - August 18, 2023

  • 0.0.16.20 - August 25, 2023

Out-of-band servicing releases

The below versions were released to incorporate general improvements:

  • 0.0.16.21 - October 24, 2023

  • 0.0.16.22 - October 29, 2023

  • 0.0.16.24 - November 20, 2023

  • 0.0.16.25 - December 14, 2023

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