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1.0.0-alpha.2

21 Sep 14:19
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1.0.0-alpha.2 Pre-release
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🎉 More bug fixes targeted towards macOS \o/ This release might be slightly less stable than older versions, but so far in testing, it's mostly bug-free apart from some user interface quirks which will eventually be ironed out in an upcoming refactor.

Changelog

  • Show version in title.
  • Add support for RAW and DMG files.
  • Disabled Inspect Element without env DEBUG=true.
  • Fixed a bug causing flashing to copy the file to /root.
  • Fixed an error caused when no devices are plugged in.
  • Fixed the Cancel button not working with a temporary workaround.
  • Huge macOS fixes: Fix GUI not showing, dialog not allowing you to select ISO/IMG files, add device discovery and privilege escalation support.

This alpha release is fairly stable so far. However, the game isn't over yet, hence this is an alpha release. For 1.0, the following needs to be gotten over with:

  • A README is a good idea.
  • E2E testing on macOS and Linux.
  • Privilege escalation by relaunching app.
  • Revamped user interface is in the works.

How to Use

  • Windows: Not yet supported (see #3)
  • macOS and Linux: Download the tar.xz, extract and run! You may need to mark as executable using the chmod +x writer Terminal command, or in Right Click -> Properties.
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1.0.0-alpha.1

20 Sep 12:57
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1.0.0-alpha.1
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1.0.0-alpha.1 Pre-release
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🎉 The first release of writer! Writer is a tiny lightweight alternative to Etcher for flashing ISOs to USBs. It works on Linux (and macOS, somewhat). Windows support is planned later.

This alpha release is fairly stable so far. However, the game isn't over yet, hence this is an alpha release.

  • macOS privilege escalation is not yet there.
  • Revamped user interface is in the works.
  • No testing done on macOS yet.

Future issues to be tackled before or after 1.0 include Windows ISO flashing support and written image validation.

How to Use

  • macOS: Download the tar.xz, extract the writer file, put it in Downloads, open a terminal and run chmod +x ~/Downloads/writer and sudo ~/Downloads/writer. This is a temporary workaround until privilege escalation for macOS is complete.
  • Linux: Download the tar.xz, extract and run! You may need to mark as executable using chmod +x writer or in Right Click -> Properties.
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