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.

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Versions

Here are the versions that were released:

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

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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

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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