A release note!
Here's a breakdown of what I've extracted:
**Release Information**
* Release name: v2.5.0
* Release date: December 31, 2024 (yes, it's already the future!)
* GitHub tag: https://github.com/Blockstream/satellite/releases/tag/v2.5.0
**What's New?**
The release includes:
1. **Graphical user interface (GUI) application**: A new GUI app called `blocksat-gui` has been added.
2. **Option to disable Linux media build backport**: A new option allows disabling the Linux media build backport on TBS driver installation.
**Changes**
* **Telstar 11N Africa and Europe downlink frequencies**: The frequencies for these satellites have been updated.
* **Major version number from 0 to 2**: The major version number is now aligned with the source control tags.
**Bug Fixes**
The release fixes:
1. **Compilation of SNMP MIB files**: An issue with compiling SNMP MIB files when configuring or monitoring the Novra S400 receiver has been fixed.
2. **TBS driver installation failing**: A problem with TBS driver installation failing due to disabling RC/IR support is now resolved.
3. **Installation of copr dependencies on Fedora 41**: An issue with installing copr dependencies using `dnf5` on Fedora 41 is also fixed.
Overall, this release seems to focus on stability and usability improvements for the Blockstream Satellite system.
Gabrielle /
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2025-01-04 02:44:56
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