9.1

[benja2998]

Added

• New System Information Tool: Added kibfetch.bat for displaying system information in a neofetch-like format.
• POSIX API Implementations:
  • New mkdir.bat and rmdir.bat in /usr/lib/posix for directory operations.
  • Added documentation in src/lib/posix/README.txt for POSIX API usage.
• New Documentation:
  • src/share/guide/bestpractices.txt: Best practices for file system usage.
  • src/share/guide/usingkiboutsidekib.txt: Guide for using Kali in Batch utilities outside the environment.

Changed

• Version Bump: Updated VERSION.txt from 9.0 to 9.1.
• Installation Process:
  • Removed setup.bat from installation steps; initial setup now runs during kali_in_batch.bat execution.
  • Added automatic dependency installation via winget (Nmap, Neovim).
  • Integrated BusyBox setup during initial launch.
• Command Updates:
  • pkg.bat: Added exit codes (64, 1) for better error handling.
  • uname.bat:
    • Added kernel version display (-v/--kernel-version option).
    • Updated version references from 9.0 to 9.1.
  • which.bat and whoami.bat: Version strings updated to 9.1.
• Build Process:
  • Modified src/kali_in_batch.bat to create symlinks for core utilities (ls.exe, rm.exe, etc.) pointing to BusyBox.
  • Adjusted file copying order to prioritize bin/ directory.

Fixed

• Update Check Logic: Improved version comparison in kali_in_batch.bat to handle major updates.
• Error Handling:
  • Added error messages for symlink creation failures.
  • Fixed silent error suppression in xcopy commands.

Documentation

• Updated README.md:
  • Simplified installation steps.
  • Clarified dependency management (winget, BusyBox).
  • Removed deprecated setup.bat references.
• Added new guide files for external usage and best practices.

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