diff --git a/content/news/20250930-xtchain-3_0_2-released.md b/content/news/20250930-xtchain-3_0_2-released.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8465604 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/news/20250930-xtchain-3_0_2-released.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ ++++ +title = 'XTchain 3.0.2 Released: New Disk Image Tools' +author = 'Aiken Harris' +date = '2025-09-30T06:12:05+01:00' ++++ +We are excited to announce the release of XTchain 3.0.2. While this update is relatively minor, it brings several +important improvements aimed at enhancing Windows compatibility and streamlining workflows across platforms. + +## Integrated Mtools for FAT Images +XTchain 3.0.2 now comes with Mtools built-in. This integration allows developers to format disk or partition images with +the FAT filesystem and copy data to and from those images directly - no additional setup required. + +## New diskimg Utility +Alongside Mtools, we have introduced our own diskimg application. This tool simplifies the creation of disk images, +particularly on Windows systems where native support can vary depending on configuration. By bundling these tools +directly into XTchain, we ensure that ExectOS builds can be created consistently across Linux and Windows environments. + +## LLVM Updated to 21.1.2 +This release also includes an update to LLVM 21.1.2, bringing the latest compiler improvements and fixes into XTchain. + +## Important Note for ExectOS Developers +Version 3.0.2 is required to successfully build ExectOS. Older versions of the toolchain will not be able to generate +disk images, which will cause the diskimg target to fail.