Request For Comments: Snakeoil 1.2.0 (Gear Isolation)

[hkphantomgtr]

Can't remember how long it has been, probably 3 weeks? Finally have a clear head, so managed to sit down and code some snake oil stuffs. Here're some things to look forward to in Blind Testing U7:

1. For the life of me I cannot remember what is wrong with network configuration. Apparently there is a problem, but I can't remember what that is, so... Kicked it back for now until somebody can remind me what the issue is
   
2. Older versions of MPDs (v17, v18, v19, etc) will be archived off as modules. This will not affect existing installs really, but future firmware (and ISO) will no longer include these players. [Done]
   
3. Further on 2. You can still install these archived players however, they are available as modules to be uploaded. [Done]
   
4. Further on 3. These players will not be gone on a firmware update [Done]
   
5. Yes, this also means any players you have set to be uninstalled currently, will no longer be reinstalled automatically upon a firmware update [Done]
   
6. Now that we have confirmation software update works, I'll try and introduce release upgrade. This will hopefully be a one click process that updates your Ubuntu to 18.04.02 (or whatever new version rolls along)
   
7. Introduce initial support for the creation of a RAM disk.
   

No idea when the firmware will be finished and released. Last two things are pretty straight forward, but I'll be away later today and Monday so it's hard to estimate the time.

And finally, to my fellow HK mates, and this will upset my Chinese friends. Regardless who you are, where you stand, I hope you guys stay safe. I don't have a say in this matter at all. You guys do, and you guys have spoken, and spoken loudly. I am angry, but am proud. Angry at the selective police treatment, angry at the triads, but above all, I'm proud of the HK citizens who spoke with their hearts.

Times like this usually generates the best music, music that will stand the test of time. Please stay safe so you guys can get to enjoy the music from this era later on in life.

Thank you very much, Agent Kith, that's very kind of you.  May the Bless of God with you all the time.