The December 23, 2024 release of DietPi v9.9 introduces several enhancements, new images for additional devices, and a range of bug fixes. This update improves support for single-board computers from Orange Pi and FriendlyELEC, enhances software tools, and addresses critical issues reported by the community.

DietPi:

DietPi is a lightweight and optimized operating system based on Linux, tailored for single-board computers and small-scale devices. Its primary goal is to provide a minimal yet efficient environment for running various applications and services with minimal resource consumption.

December Updates for DietPi v9.9:

New Device Support:

• Orange Pi 5 Pro: Added support for this variant, featuring onboard Wi-Fi 5, dual HDMI, an eMMC slot, and NVMe SSD support (up to 2280 format).
• Orange Pi 5 Max: Introduced compatibility for this upgraded model with Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5G Ethernet.
• NanoPi M6: Supported now with enhancements for the RK3588 SoC, offering lower idle power usage compared to earlier NanoPi models. The optional metal case includes a built-in LCD display, configurable via device tree overlay in dietpi-config.

DietPi Tools and Software Improvements:

• Virtual Machines: systemd-logind is now enabled by default, allowing proper shutdown and reboot functionality from virtualization software.
• DietPi-DDNS: Introduced the ability to configure both IPv4 and IPv6 simultaneously, improving accessibility. Server responses and connection errors are now logged for easier debugging.
• DietPi-Services: Disabled services are no longer started during maintenance scripts, aligning behavior with restart commands.
• NFS Server: Removed the fsid=0 option from default exports, simplifying configurations and resolving compatibility issues.
• MineOS: Security enhancements include creating a dedicated mineos user for improved access management.
• Sonarr: Version 4 is now the default installation. ARMv6 devices remain on Version 3 due to architecture constraints.

Bug Fixes

• NanoPi M1 Plus: Addressed Ethernet connectivity issues caused by a faulty kernel patch.
• InfluxDB: Resolved service startup problems following a recent package upgrade, restoring symlink functionality.
• Node-RED: Fixed compatibility for ARMv6 systems by reverting to Version 3 for older models.
• Chromium: Corrected script execution issues caused by incompatible syntax, ensuring optional flags are properly applied.
• frp: Fixed parsing errors in server address and port inputs during configuration.

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Further information

For a complete breakdown of changes, visit the official DietPi GitHub repository and the latest DietPi announcement.