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Abora OS v3.1.4 DEMO

Abora OS v3.1.4 is a small demo release built on top of the stable Abora v3 base.

This is not a full major release like Denali. This build is mainly here so people can test the newer Abora changes early, especially the work around MangoWM and the current v3.1 branch. Abora v3 took 50+ VM tests to get working properly across desktops, installs, and different setups. This demo has not gone through that same level of testing yet.

There will be bugs.

If you want the most stable Abora experience, use the main v3 Denali release. If you want to test what is coming next and help report issues, v3.1.4 is for you.

Download

Release assets are available below in the GitHub Releases section.

File | Description -- | -- abora-v3.1.4-demo-x86_64.iso | Abora OS v3.1.4 demo ISO SHA256SUMS-v3.1.4.txt | SHA256 checksums, if provided RELEASE_MANIFEST-v3.1.4.txt | Release manifest, if provided

After downloading, check the ISO with:

sha256sum -c SHA256SUMS-v3.1.4.txt

Important Demo Notice

This release is marked as a DEMO because it has not been fully tested across every desktop environment, virtual machine, or hardware setup.

Abora v3 Denali went through a lot of testing before it became stable. v3.1.4 has not had that same full pass yet.

Things that may break:

  • Some desktop environments may not start correctly

  • Some window manager configs may need cleanup

  • Some hardware may need extra drivers or manual fixes

  • Some VM setups may behave differently

  • Installer behavior may not be perfect on every profile

  • MangoWM may still need polish

  • App bundles may need more testing

  • Small branding/version text may still say older Abora versions in some places

Please do not treat this as a final stable release.

What’s New

MangoWM Work

Abora v3.1 introduced MangoWM work, and v3.1.4 continues testing that direction.

MangoWM is part of the newer Abora desktop/window manager testing path. This demo helps check how well it fits into the Abora install flow, desktop selection, configs, and default experience.

Current MangoWM focus:

  • Better default config testing

  • Cleaner session behavior

  • More Abora-friendly setup

  • Testing how MangoWM works inside the v3 branch

  • Finding issues before it becomes part of a more stable release

MangoWM may still have bugs. Please report anything broken, weird, missing, or confusing.

v3 Branch Cleanup

v3.1.4 keeps the stable v3 base, but starts testing smaller update-style releases instead of jumping straight into a giant v4 release.

The goal is to make Abora updates feel more normal and easier to follow.

Instead of:

v3 -> v3.5 -> v4

Abora is moving more toward:

v3.1 -> v3.1.4 -> v3.2 -> v3.3 -> v4 later

This should make updates smaller, cleaner, and easier to test.

Installer and System Polish

This build may include smaller installer and system cleanup work from the v3.1 branch.

Focus areas:

  • Keeping the v3 installer stable

  • Fixing small rough edges

  • Cleaning up version labels

  • Improving demo/testing behavior

  • Keeping Abora easier to install and report bugs on

This is not meant to replace the full v3 Denali testing pass yet.

Abora Identity Updates

v3.1.4 continues the newer Abora identity work from the v3 era.

Abora v3 was where the distro started feeling more like itself. v3.1.4 keeps that direction going without trying to become a massive new release.

This release is still part of the Denali/v3 family.

Known Limits

This release has known limits because it is a demo build.

  • Not all desktop environments have been fully tested

  • Not all window managers have been fully tested

  • Not all hardware has been tested

  • Not all virtual machines have been tested

  • MangoWM may have rough edges

  • Some install paths may fail

  • Some desktop profiles may boot differently than expected

  • Some app bundles may need internet or manual fixes

  • Some bugs from v3.1 may still exist

  • This release may not be daily-driver ready for everyone

If you need a stable system, use Abora v3 Denali.

Validation

This build has not gone through the same validation process as Abora v3 Denali.

Abora v3 took around 50+ VM tests before it reached the stable state it is in now. v3.1.4 is a demo and should be treated as early testing.

Expected testing status:

  • Basic ISO build test

  • Basic boot test

  • Basic installer test, if completed

  • MangoWM testing in progress

  • Desktop testing incomplete

  • Hardware testing incomplete

  • VM testing incomplete

More testing will happen as bugs are reported.

Updating Existing Installs

Existing Abora installs may be able to update through the normal Abora/NixOS update flow, depending on your setup.

For the cleanest test, a fresh install in a VM is recommended.

Recommended test path:

# Test in a VM first
# Do not replace your main install unless you know what you are doing

If you are already on a stable Abora v3 system, do not upgrade your main machine unless you are okay with debugging issues.

Bug Reports

Bug reports are very important for this release.

When reporting an issue, please include:

  • Your hardware or VM setup

  • The desktop environment or window manager you selected

  • Whether you used MangoWM

  • The ISO version

  • What broke

  • What you expected to happen

  • Any error messages

  • Installer log, if available: /tmp/abora-install.log

Even small bugs help.

Abora v3 became stable because problems were tested and fixed. v3.1.4 needs that same kind of feedback.

Final Note

Abora OS v3.1.4 is a demo release.

It is not trying to be the next huge Abora version. It is here to test the next steps of the v3 branch, especially MangoWM and smaller update-style releases.

Expect bugs. Report bugs. Help make the next stable Abora update better.

Demo ISO Notice

This 3.14 build is still a demo/pre-release installer image, so a few rough edges may still exist.

A MangoWM rebuild issue was found during testing where the generated config could reference the wrong fallback path for assets/mango/config.conf, causing nixos-rebuild switch --flake /etc/nixos#abora to fail. This has been identified and will be fixed for the full 3.14 release ISO.

If you installed the demo build and hit this issue, it is not your fault. The problem is in the generated Abora MangoWM config, not your system. A repair path/fallback fix is planned so affected installs can be recovered without reinstalling.

Thanks to everyone testing the demo ISO and reporting issues — this helps make the final 3.14 release much cleaner.

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