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Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2019 00:54:56 +0100
From: Black Arch <blackarchlinux@...il.com>
To: fulldisclosure@...lists.org
Subject: [FD] New BlackArch Linux ISOs + OVA Image available!

Dear list,

We've released new BlackArch Linux ISOs and OVA image (version
2020.01.01). Many improvements and QA went through all packages and
tools Blackarch Linux offers! For details see the ChangeLog below. The
BlackArch repository, Live-ISO and OVA image include more than 2400
tools now. The aarch64 repository is filled with about 2200 tools.

A ChangeLog of the Live-ISO-2020.01.01:

   - added 120 new tools
   - add terminus font support to lxdm
   - fixed the annoying 'cannot open tools via menu blah blah *crying*' bug
   - updated blackarch-installer to v1.1.34
   - included Linux kernel 5.4.6
   - updated urxvt config: add support for changing size on the fly
   - vim: replace pathogen with Vundle.vim. added new vim plugin: clang_complete
   - minor bugfixes and improvements
   - QA'ed and fixed all packages (runtime exec)
   - updated all blackarch tools and packages including config files
   - updated all system packages
   - updated all window manager menus (awesome, fluxbox, openbox)

If you're not already familiar with BlackArch Linux, please read the
DESCRIPTION section below.

[ DOWNLOAD ]

You can download the new ISOs here: https://www.blackarch.org/downloads.html

[ DESCRIPTION ]

BlackArch Linux is an Arch-based GNU/Linux distribution for pentesters
and security researchers. The BlackArch package repository is
compatible with existing Arch installs.

Here are some of BlackArch's features:

   - Support for x86_64 and aarch64 architectures
   - Over 2400 tools (constantly increasing)
   - Modular package groups
   - A live ISO with multiple window managers, including fluxbox,
openbox, awesome, i3 and spectrwm.
   - An 64bit OVA image ready to use with Virtualbox, QEMU and VMware
   - An optional installer with the ability to build from source.

[ CONTACT ]

We mostly work on BlackArch Linux for our personal use. We share it in
the hopes that you will contribute by reporting bugs and sharing tools
and ideas.

We have a relaxed project structure. We welcome pull requests of all
sizes through any means, including Github[0] and email[1].

Also see our Twitter account[2] and IRC channel[3]. Although BlackArch
is the primary topic in the channel, we also have pleasant
conversations about other things. Come join us. It's a happy place.

[ THANKS ]

We wish to thank all of BlackArch's users, mirrors, and supporters.
Thanks for your help.

[ DONATIONS ]

Our initiative depends on donations in order to be able to pay the
server infrastructure and our expences. Therefore we ask for voluntary
donations.

[ REFERENCES ]

[0] https://www.github.com/BlackArch/ <http://www.github.com/BlackArch/>
[1] blackarchlinux () gmail com
[2] https://twitter.com/blackarchlinux
[3] irc://irc.freenode.net/blackarch

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