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Instant WebKiosk/UB Changelog

What's new in Instant WebKiosk/UB 16.0

Apr 5, 2017
  • Underlying system update: Linux kernel 4.9 with the newer Chrome, which fixes the SSL certificates issues originated after the infamous SHA1 collision discovery.

New in Instant WebKiosk/UB 14.0 (May 6, 2015)

  • Backend operating system switched to Debian 8 Jessie, so a new world of hardware compatibility is born.
  • Adobe Flash removed (latest Chromium versions do not support it).

New in Instant WebKiosk/UB 12.0 (May 21, 2014)

  • Added the possibility to lower resolution (it defaults to highest possible).
  • Debian 7.5 backend upgrade; most important updates follow.
  • Printer drivers updated.
  • Chromium version 34.
  • Adobe Flash plugin is no more: it is now replaced by Chrome Pepper Flash plugin.

New in Instant WebKiosk/UB 11.4 (Apr 7, 2014)

  • Backend updated as of 2014-04-05.

New in Instant WebKiosk/UB 11.3 (Feb 11, 2014)

  • Backend updated to Debian 7.4

New in Instant WebKiosk/UB 11.2 (Dec 17, 2013)

  • Backend updated to Debian 7.3.

New in Instant WebKiosk/UB 11.1 (Nov 26, 2013)

  • Fixed Portuguese and Russian Libreoffice locales.

New in Instant WebKiosk/UB 11.0 (Nov 8, 2013)

  • Admin interface makeover;
  • Dutch locale added.

New in Instant WebKiosk/UB 10.5 (Oct 15, 2013)

  • Backend updated to Debian 7.2.0;
  • Extensions icons fix.

New in Instant WebKiosk/UB 10.4 (Oct 11, 2013)

  • Some localization bugs fixed;
  • Added battery status information (on admin interface).

New in Instant WebKiosk/UB 10.3 (Sep 18, 2013)

  • Modifiable screensaver image.

New in Instant WebKiosk/UB 10.2 (Sep 2, 2013)

  • Bugfix release: several bugs fixed.

New in Instant WebKiosk/UB 10 (Aug 19, 2013)

  • domains whitelist: it's possible to restrict access to a list of domains;
  • possibility to enable or disable external USB devices mounting.

New in Instant WebKiosk/UB 9.2 (Jul 3, 2013)

  • Initial inclusion of Plymouth bootsplash for better-looking bootstrap.

New in Instant WebKiosk/UB 9.0 (Jun 14, 2013)

  • Added Czech, Portuguese and Russian locales.
  • IWK/UB can now be used to browse contents within local network only (Internet access was previously mandatory).

New in Instant WebKiosk/UB 8.0 (Jun 5, 2013)

  • Portuguese language support;
  • Update to Debian 7 stable complete.

New in Instant WebKiosk/UB 8.0 (May 8, 2013)

  • Settings persistence is preserved even for non-USB devices. This means that IWK/UB live image is now fully installable on hard drive, maintaining the security of an inalterable OS!
  • Customizable proxy settings.

New in Instant WebKiosk/UB 7.0 (Apr 23, 2013)

  • Maintenance screen simplified.

New in Instant WebKiosk/UB 6.0 (Apr 8, 2013)

  • Duck Duck Go partnership.

New in Instant WebKiosk/UB 4.2 (Mar 9, 2013)

  • Chrome home directory can be made persistent (password protected feature); this means that custom settings, extension, bookmarks, history and so on, can be saved!
  • Halt and reboot system via the admin interface;
  • Admin password management (password can now be enabled or disabled and modified);
  • Printer settings persistence;
  • Screensaver on|off.

New in Instant WebKiosk/UB 4.0 (Feb 11, 2013)

  • Changed build infrastructure;
  • Reduced ISO size;
  • More office file supported;
  • Some "Productivity" features added.

New in Instant WebKiosk/UB 3.4.1 (Dec 10, 2012)

  • nVidia drivers support
  • New graphics for management screen