Software Update: GParted Live 1.1.0-8

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Version 1.1.0-8 of GParted has been released live. With the Gnome Partition Editor it is possible to partition a hard drive and modify existing partitions, for example by changing the file system or resizing. The program is not large, but it is usually released as a live CD, so that it can be used on almost any computer. The following changes and improvements have been made in this release:

GParted Live 1.1.0-8 Stable Release

This release includes GParted 1.1.0, updated packages, and other improvements. Items of notes include:

  • Based on the Debian Sid repository (as of 2020/Nov/21)
  • Linux kernel updated to 5.9.9-1
  • Enabled the online doc of GParted Live. Package yelp included.
  • Calcoo replaced with galculator because calcoo no longer exists in Debian Sid
  • Known Issue: Boot option “Other modes of GParted Live -> GParted Live (Failsafe mode)” fails to enter graphic mode when booting from uEFI mechanism, while it’s OK when booting from legacy BIOS.

This release of GParted Live has been successfully tested on VirtualBox, VMware, BIOS, UEFI, and physical computers with AMD/ATI, NVidia, and Intel graphics.

Note that the default boot options did not display an X Desktop on old Acer Aspire laptops. The workaround is to select Other modes of GParted Live and choose GParted Live (Safe graphics setting, vga-normal).

Version number 1.1.0-8
Release status Final
Website GParted
Download http://gparted.sourceforge.net/download.php
License type GPL
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