v9.6.0

[benja2998]

What's Changed?

• Version bump: Updated from 9.5.0 to 9.6.0 across all components
• New live shell installer: Added manual installation mode with interactive shell
  • Press 3 during installation to enter live shell mode
  • Available commands: help, exit, kibstrap, pkg, getdeps, mkdrive, boot, clear, wipe
  • Provides step-by-step manual control over the installation process
• Enhanced installation detection: Improved missing installation detection logic
  • Now checks for both %APPDATA%\kali_in_batch and %USERPROFILE%\kali directories
  • Better handling of broken installations with automatic wipe functionality
• Improved boot process: Enhanced system validation and error handling
  • Added checks for corrupted installations during boot
  • Automatic wipe and reinstall prompt for broken systems
  • Better error logging and user feedback
• UI/UX improvements:
  • Streamlined login process with reduced screen clearing
  • Updated installer menu layout with better formatting
  • Clearer instructions and help messages in live shell mode
• Documentation updates: Updated version references in usage guides and examples

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This discussion was created from the release v9.6.0.