MATE Desktop & ZPM Mega Update
System & Desktop:
- Added MATE Desktop Environment as an alternative
to Gnome. It is highly customized and integrated with Conky.
- Kernel configurations updated for further performance
improvements.
- Fixed an issue where language settings were not automatically
activated after system installation.
- Added new high-quality wallpapers.
ZPM (Zen Package Manager) Overhaul:
- Completely redesigned and rewritten from bash to
Python3.
- Added translation support for 12 different languages.
- The user interface has been built entirely from scratch.
- Added a desktop shortcut for easy access to the Zen Package
Manager.
- Huge list of new packages added:
winehq,
floorp, brave-beta, brave-nightly,
brave-origin-beta, brave-origin-nightly,
mullvad-browser-alpha,
jellyfin, signal, teams-for-linux,
mattermost, vencord, waydroid, rust,
docker, vscodium, sublime-text,
nvidia-docker, ardunio, r-project, temurbin,
anydesk, claude, and virtualbox.
- Removed
librewolf due to extrepo repository
issues.
New ZPM Tools & Features:
- Zen AI: Manage local and online AI models with
ollama, toolkit, apichat, and llmstore.
- Zen Security: New tools including
jails (Firejail manager), usbguard, checksum, and an
NFTables-based firewall.
- Zenthub: A brand new Python3 Rich CLI-based
Flatpak software center.
- Zen ZPT: A new apt frontend with a beautiful
CLI UI and detailed messages.
- Zen Settings: New utilities for language
configuration and
hostname changes.
Bug Fix & Driver Compatibility Update
Hardware & Drivers:
- Resolved driver conflict issues introduced in
the v2.5 update.
- Fixed an issue where the Intel WIFI Driver was
failing to initialize.
- General system stability improvements and minor bug fixes.
Desktop Experience & Hardware Compatibility Update
User Interface & Experience:
- Implemented several adjustments focused on enhancing the
desktop user experience.
- Added a real-time system resource monitor to
the top panel, displaying CPU and memory usage status.
Hardware & Drivers:
- Significantly expanded driver support for a
wider range of hardware.
- Improved overall hardware compatibility across
various systems.
Debian 13.4 Compatibility & Installer Fixes
Core Improvements:
- Resolved critical installer issues appearing with
Debian 13.4.
- Fixed the issue where the
sudo command was
missing in the installed system after using the System Installer.
- Squashed several minor bugs in Zen Package Manager
(ZPM) for a more reliable experience.
- ZPM can now be invoked using both
zen and
zpm commands.
Unified Zen Package Manager (ZPM) & Visual Overhaul
Core Changes:
- Transitioned from "Zenclora Commands" to the unified Zen
Package Manager (ZPM).
- Package installation, system management, and utility tools are now
centralized under
zpm.
Zen Package Manager (ZPM) Expansion:
- Added support for external packages:
librewolf,
mullvad-browser, signal, mullvad-vpn, rust,
docker, pacstall, nvidia-driver.
- New bundle installs:
gaming-pack,
editor-pack, producer-pack, office-pack,
dev-pack.
- New System Management:
optimize,
mitigations, info, services, packages,
logs, netfix, aptfix.
- Integrated Utility Tools:
formatusb,
debinstaller, filemanager.
- Added automatic Nvidia driver installation
support.
System & Aesthetics:
- Full visual redesign: Updated Login Screen,
Plymouth, and Debian Installer themes.
- Significant desktop changes for better usability and a more
refined appearance.
- Improved kernel-level optimizations; removed settings causing
stuttering for a smoother experience.
- Zenclora Fetch now displays the OS version
and codename.
- Website design completely rebuilt from the ground up.
Performance & Compatibility Update
New Commands:
- Added
install-lutris,
install-gaming-utilities, install-snap, install-spotify,
install-chrome, and cleanup.
Improvements:
- Fixed
install-steam and net-info
commands.
- Greatly expanded hardware compatibility and support.
- Refined tuning settings for a much more fluid experience.
- Enhanced performance and compatibility for gaming.