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Etch v0.2.1 - Verification System & Expanded Catalog

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Etch v0.2.1 - Verification System & Expanded Catalog

What's New

SHA256 Verification System

• ✅ Quick Verify: Instantly check integrity of already-downloaded ISOs
• 🎯 Direct-to-Write: Skip download dialog for verified ISOs - one click to write!
• 🏷️ Visual Badges: Green checkmark for verified, yellow warning for unverified
• 🔄 Smart Button: Automatically changes from download to write icon based on verification

Expanded Distribution Catalog

• 📦 148 distros (up from 85)
• 🎮 Gaming: Bazzite, SteamOS, ChimeraOS, Nobara
• 🏢 Professional: Proxmox, TrueNAS, pfSense, OpenMediaVault
• 🔒 Security: Tails, Qubes, Kali
• 📚 Education: Edubuntu, Sugar
• 🖥️ Server: Rocky, AlmaLinux, Oracle Linux

UI Improvements

• 🎨 Version Badges: LTS, SRV, PRO labels with colored styling
• 🔍 Better Filters: Emoji labels and visual indicators
• ⚡ Ultra-compact: 24px filter buttons, 22×22 icons
• 💚 Native GTK4: Smooth, modern interface

Under the Hood

• SQLite database integration for better catalog management
• SHA2 crate for fast verification
• Improved error handling and user feedback

Installation

Download etch-v0.2.1-linux-x86_64.tar.gz, extract it, and install:

tar -xzf etch-v0.2.1-linux-x86_64.tar.gz
chmod +x etch etch-helper etch-updater
sudo mv etch etch-helper etch-updater /usr/local/bin/
etch

Requirements

• Linux with GTK4
• polkit for privilege elevation
• 64-bit x86_64 architecture

What's Fixed

• Improved download cancellation handling
• Better error messages for network issues
• Fixed progress tracking for large files

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