changelog

Version 3.36.5
    -Nginx added installation options, not just in background
    -remove 'autoremove'; possibly causing cinnamon bug on Mint systems
    -Mac Bitcoin v27.0
Version 3.36.4
    -LND install bug fixed.
    -Thunderhub over Tor now.
Version 3.36.3
    -Mac LND patch (nginx stream file)
Version 3.36.2
    -grpcurl tool added
    -Patch6
Version 3.36.1
    -Mempool Mac docker compose compatibility fixed
Version 3.36.0
    -LND for Mac
    -RTL for Mac
Version 3.35.0
    -Thunderhub
    -LND v0.17.3-beta
Version 3.34.4
    -Bitcoin v27.0 & Knots 26.1.knots20240325
Version 3.34.3
    -ParmanodL v3.0.0
Version 3.34.2
    -Sparrow v1.9.0 - removed Whirlpool
Version 3.34.1
    -Option to use RAID external drive with Bitcoin Core
Version 3.34.0
    -RAID add-on 
Version 3.33.2
    -ParmanodL installer update to new Raspberry Pi OS version
Version 3.33.1
    -Menu glitch, install wordpress; fixed
Version 3.33.0
    -ParmaWeb add-on
    -MOTD additions
Version 3.32.7
    -Thunderhub test version for now
    -Drive cleanup tool imporved - clear systemd
Version 3.32.6
    -Main menu - colours to highlight choices and differentiate
Version 3.32.5
    -Fixed LND unlock password glitch
Version 3.32.4
    -Fixed Electrum X dependency check
Version 3.32.3
    -Electrs SSL connection way better with socat instead of nginx
    -Electrs SSL certificate improved
Version 3.32.2
    -Public pool stratum port fix
Version 3.32.1
    -Other books directory added
Version 3.32.0
    -Cool stuff section added. Currenlty computer book pdfs.
Version 3.31.1
    -BTCPay update
    -Internal drive space check
    -Debian docker bug fixed
    -BTCPay docker conainter now with variable userID, making volume mount robust across systems
    -External IP info added
Version 3.30.6
    -Added support for Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE)
Version 3.30.5
    -Parmanode refresh bug fixed
    -rtl wireless driver install option
    -added virtualenv dependency install for electrumx
    -Parmashell added by default
Version 3.30.4
    -Added Bitcoin QT start option in Bitcoin menu
    -Added pd function to ParmaShell
    -Ability to swap internal/external drive for Linux Fulcrum
Version 3.30.3
    -Newer version of Fulcrum 1.9.8
    -Refactor, fulcrum_db new location
Version 3.30.2
    -small bitcoin conf patch
    -system report feature
    -expanded tools menu
    -bitcoin curl tool
    -temp dir added for parmashell
    -update check bug fixed
    -tool to refresh script directory
    -bitcoin user/pass default
Version 3.30.0
    -ELECTRUM X
    -Moved ssl certs for electrum docker to the host
    -Fixed nginx issue with electrs
    -added jq and cmake to update_computer function, and cleanup commands
    -readme update
    -gsed, to solve mac incompatibility with sed commands
    -new parmased function (for development only)
    -option to connect to 1 of 2 Parman's nodes over Tor
Version 3.29.3
    -Public Pool has Tor
    -Smol bug in Public Pool fixed
Version 3.29.1
    -Public Pool
    -Mining subcatagory install menu
    -Some electrs minor fixes
    -Docker for electrs comes with Tor server at 9060
Version 3.28.2
    -drive import bugs fixed
Version 3.28.1
    -jq patch
    -Tor for Mac docker electrs
    -smol bugs
Version 3.28.0
    -Electrs docker and nondocker refactoring, Mac & Linux
Version 3.27.0
    -SSH Tor server added (Linux only)
Version 3.26.0
    -Coldcard firmware wizard
    -Fixed ParmanodL installer for Mac
Version 3.25.6
    -Ledger new version 2.75
Version 3.25.5
    -Menu overview revamped
    -BTC RPC Exploerer log in menu
    -LN channel balance output - contribution by cmyk
    -Added Parman's Electrum Guide
Version 3.25.4
    -Coordinated rpc/password for bitcoin.conf for all other apps that use it.
    -Streamlined Fulcrum install code a little
    -BRE menu imporvements
Version 3.25.3
    -Import an existing Bitcoin Core insallation (binaries) to Parmanode
Version 3.25.2
    -Import a fresh drive to Parmanode, use with existing Bitcoin installation
Version 3.25.1
    -patch_5 applied
    -Mempool but in Docker fixed
    -Mempool for Mac as well
    -How to update bitcoin
Version 3.25.0
    -Mempool is back, baby
    -Smol bug when creating new LND wallet fixed
Version 3.24.3
    -Import own Bitcoin binaries to Parmanode installation.
    -Bitcoin compile education/instructions
Version 3.24.2
    -Fixed unzip bug (xz) for ParmanodL installer - some systems don't have
    it.
    -BitBox02 update, and verification bug fix
Version 3.24.1
    -Drive install bug fixed (symlink target ownership fixed)
Version 3.24.0
    -Option to include filter-ordinals.patch by Luke Dashjr
    -Options to compile bitcoin
    -bitcoin v26.0 option
    -Option to install Bitcoin Knots version of Bitcoin Core
    -assisted drive format tool
    -small bug fixes
Version 3.23.1
    -Some little things
Version 3.23.0
    -Electrum 4.4.6
    -Docker for M1/2 macs
Version 3.22.0
    -Highly variable and nuisance start up screen bug removed.
Version 3.21.3
    -Sparrow 1.8.1
    -Sparrow config editor in menu
    -option to connect to Parman's Tor node
    -fixed bug with docker electrs for ext drives
Version 3.21.2
    -Mempool code, but not available yet. Sync issues.
Version 3.20.4
    -QBittorrent
    -Overview menu smol bug fixed
    -LND wallet ballance display improvements, includes channels now.
    -Parman's easy AF Rsync tool
    -Unbound upstream DNS resolver for PiHole (Linux onlya)
Version 3.19.1
    -Overview menu
    -Sparrow & Specter uninstall, option to preserve config directory
Version 3.18.7 (Nov 23, 2023)
    -Option to turn off Main menu announcements
    -Patch_5
    -Electrs tor menu issues fixed
    -pihole password changer
Version 3.18.6
    -Sparrow install bug. New one introduced with new version, fixed.
    -Tor Server Move directory had incorrect ownership settings
Version 3.18.5 (Nov 21, 2023)
    -Patch #4 code, but not enabled yet
    -LND menu option to print macaroons and certthumprint to screen
    -BTCPay install broke due to some upgrades in other peoples' code. Reverted
     back to old stable version for now. 
    -LND config directory made into a git repository to allow undos (important directory)
     Only for new installs or when patch 4 gets released.
    -Trezor install detects parallal installation configuration directory
    -Electrs external drive bug fixed
Version 3.18.4  19 November
    -Patch #3
    -LND Tor options - Tor only, clearnet only, hybrid; automatic switching
    -Sparrow 1.8.0 available as an option, but not default
    -Option to leave Fulcrum database when uninstalling
    -Udev rules for wallets to be installed only once, saves time
    -Special blinking warning on main menu (will be temporary, like government
     any government program)
Version 3.18.3
    -Patch2; moved many repeating functions into a patch so it runs once 
     only, speeds up startup.
    -LND log sometimes exits program after control-c. Fixed.
    -Menu improvements
Version 3.18.2
    -Tor Browser for Mac
Version 3.18.1
    -Tor Browser for Linux
Version 3.18.0
    -PiApps available for Pi's (can access Tor Browser)
    -bitcoin tor status included in parmanode.conf
Version 3.17.5
    -Parmanode startup now 0.5 seconds faster (consolidated patch functions
     which not only run once instead of every time)
    -Turn off Mac drive indexing
    -clean up temp files (after, before)
    -drive import bug fixed
    -internal/external drive swap smol bug fixed
    -bitcoin prune modification available now
    -electrs available before bitcoin sync complete
    -lightning TOR more robust
Version 3.17.4
    -drive path bug fixed
    -BTC RPC Explorer via Docker introduced (Pi and Mac)
    -option to use old internal drive bitcoin data when installing Bitcoin 
    -Fulcrum bug fixed
    -Uninstall bug fixed
Version 3.17.3
    -incorrect nodejs config entry fixed
Version 3.17.2
    -Update on startup bug fixed
Version 3.17.1
    -Fulcrum bug for Pi's fixed
Version 3.17.0 -- November 12
    -Tor Relay
    -Option to import a drive from Parmanode/Umbrel/MyNode/RaspiBlitz at time
     of Bitcoin install.
Version 3.16.2 -- 11th November
    -LND Tor improvements
    -RTL wallet accessible via Tor
Version 3.16.1 -- 9th November
    -Removed Apple file system formatting for better compatibility. Drives
       now format with exFAT, and can be imported to Linux.
    -Fixed Docker installed detection bug
    -Detected MacOS < v12.0, can't install Docker.
    -Fixed electrs compile bug
    -Fixed log menu bug
Version 3.16.0
    -Removed requirement for Homebrew for Macs from the beginning, installed
       as required.
    -GPG for macs now installed via the dmg download instead of via homebrew,
       which is much faster.
    -Skip verify option added; useful for debugging
    -Minimum required for MacOS set to v10.9
Version 3.15.3 -- 7th November 2023
    -Menu improvements
    -Sparrow first connection workaround
Version 3.15.2
    -PiHole for Mac
    -Main menu loop improvements
    -Need FUSE for minimal Linux isntalls to run AppImages
Version 3.15.0
    -PiHole for Linux
    -BTCPay menu improvement
Version 3.14.3
    -Old version detection bug fixed
Version 3.14.2 -- 27 October 2023
    -LND Tor and Tor/Clearnet hybrid enabled
    -Config directory changed to git repository to enable version control and recovery
    -RTL reinsall if new LND installation
    -BTCPay connection to LND made easy
    -Node URI printed on LND page.
    -LND menu refreshes on loop for more accurate LND status
    -Port Change option for LND, CLEARNET only
Version 3.13.2
    -Update Parmanode without needing to restart
    -Mac electrs, never need to repeat build dependencies, saves time
    -Import Parmanode drive function added for Mac
    -Detect corrupted bitcoin data; option to delete.
    -Change bitcoin drive internal/external, code imporved
    -Change bitcoin drive internal/external, code added for Mac
    -LND: now wallet create happens at install + bug fix
    -new menu option to jump to main menu. Not available everywhere yet
     but will appear more in future versions.
Version 3.12.0
    -electrs for Mac
    -LND external IP
    -Users can update to LNDv0.17.0 from the LND menu
Version 3.11.0
    -AnyDesk
Version 3.10.1
    -ParmanodL install available
    -LND updated to v0.17.0
Version 3.10.0
    -BTC RPC Explorer for Mac OS
    -ParmaBox
    -Problem with mac drive format fixed
    -Test for English language
    -M1/M2 Mac Sparrow bug fix
    -more node info via cli/menu for Macs
Version 3.9.0
    -Revamped menu
    -ParmaShell
    -Docker separate install/uninstall for Macs
    -"rp" command to run parmanode from any directory
Version 3.8.5
    -RaspiBlitz migration tool added
    -Fixed BTC-RPC-Explorer bug (NodeJS issues)
Version 3.8.4
    -Ledger Live added
    -NodeJS bug fixed
Version 3.8.3
    -BitBox App added
Version 3.8.2
    -Trezor Suite added
    -removed need to "insall" parmanode
    -motd added
Version 3.8.1
    -Import an Umbrel or MyNode drive to Parmanode (Linux only)
    -Various bug fixes
    -Mac switched to Bitcoin QT version 25
    -Autoupdate question
Version 3.7.5
    -Electrum permission bug fix
Version 3.7.4
    -LNbits
    -new icon
Version 3.7.3
    -further colour edits
    -git hub clones are now all --depth 1
    -Fixed sparrow connection smol bug
    -Fixed smol htop bug
Version 3.7.2
    -critical bug fix
    -pretty colours
    -pruning bug fixed
Version 3.7.1
    -Electrum Wallet for Pi's added
    -Sparrow Wallet for Pi's added
    -Fulcrum database corruption strategy added
    -Wallets now check that server is running, and give warning
Version 3.7.0
    -New installation script
    -Revamped README
Version 3.6.2
    -Much improved flow for setting up external hard drive.
    -Various bugs fixed
    -Bitcoin Menu improvements, including start/stop output improvements
    -BTCPay bug on slow computers, fixed.
Version 3.6.1
    -Electrum and Sparrow can connect to Fulcrum or electrs Tor, from menu selection
Version 3.6.0
    -Electrum connections to server improved
    -Check docker installed before RTL install, otherwise fail.
    -electrs added
Version 3.5.2
    -electrs software code added ; not yet functional
    -BTC RPC Explorer - tor enabled
    -Drive format flow imporved a little
    -64 bit Pi support for Bitcoin Core added (previously 32 bit binaries for 64 bit chip
     running on 32 bit OS was the only way.)
Version 3.5.1
    -add ability to access BTC RPC Explorer from other computers on the network
     with Nginx
    -simplified drive preparation, drive wiping now done in the background without
     extra fun prompts
    -many more comments added to code for educational purposes, allowing non-coders
     to follow along.
    -logging and menu improvements
    -Sparrow connection improvements
Version 3.5.0
    -BTC RPC Explorer added
    -various tweaks here and there
Version 3.4.9
    -New version of Linux mint "victoria", compatibility added; Docker should work now.
    -Saprrow new version broke autoconnection to node - fixed.
    -Fixed udev rule installation bug
    -Removed mempool; Newer versions are not working. Too much headache.
Version 3.4.8
    -menu improvements
Version 3.4.7
    -smol bug fix
Version 3.4.6
    - Added Specter v2.0.1
    - Updated Sparrow to 1.7.8
    - Menu formatting adjustments
Version 3.4.5
    - Mempool config bug fixed (IP address error)
    - Config menu bug fixed
    - Improved version checking
    - Improved counter
Version 3.4.4
    - Cleaner install of Parmanode, allowing other programs
      to work without Bitcoin Core necessarily being installed.
    - Created own function to replace faulty sed command on Macs
    - Improved uninstall process 
    - Menu improvements (hidden stuff)
    - fixed issue with Deiban Docker install
    - Docker permission issues fixed for Linux
    - code clean up - Mempool not available for Pi's
    - code clean up - Sparrow not available for Pi's
    - code clean up - Electrum is available for Pi's; needs python version
      to be done later.
    - Download issue with LND and rpi4 64 bit fixed
Version 3.4.3
    - BTCPay can be exposed over Tor
    - Allow BTCPay installation without Bitcoin installation
    - Allow Fulcrum installation without Bitcoin installation
Version 3.4.2
    - Choices for Sparrow connection (tcp, ssl, Tor, remote Tor)
Version 3.4.1
    - Fulcrum with Tor added
Version 3.4.0
    - Added Tor-server (darknet server)
    - Newer version of Sparrow, v1.7.7
Version 3.3.9
    - Linux version updated to Bitcoin Core v25.0
Version 3.3.8
    - Added options to run Bitcoin behind Tor
Version 3.3.7
    - Electrum Desktop Wallet
    - udev rules automatically installed (only required for Linux)
    - Fulcrum SSL certificate bug fixed. Connections should work better now.
Version 3.3.6
    - Docker apps on Mac work better now. (Issue with checking docker status)
    - More sudo for docker commands (redundant for most)
    - Zip file downloads no longer supported - they are not git repos
      and updates fail because if.sparrow5
    - more educational material
Version 3.3.4
    - Tool to import other ext or FAT32 drive to parmanode (Linux only)
    - Fixed some docker bugs affecting Debian Pi
    - Fixed IP address formatting affecting Pi
    - Fixed mempool install affecting fresh docker installs
Version 3.3.3
    - fixed fstab "but"; added "nofail" directive to drive.
Version 3.3.2
    - Adjusted RTL start up procedure after reboot
    - Added service files for BTCPay and RTL
Version 3.3.0
    - Added Ride The Lightning Wallet
Version 3.2.4
    - Various Mac bug fixes
Version 3.2.3
    - added more tools (htop, update computer)
Version 3.2.2
    - Sparrow connects to own node automatically
Version 3.2.1
    - Sparrow added
    - version.conf added to check for hard forks of this software on upgrades
    - improved flow testing directory placement of parmanode.git
    - update paramnode from within software automatically
    - Intro more brief
    - installs git on Linux systems
Version 3.2.0
    - Mempool Space added for Mac
Version 3.1.0
    - Mempool Space added for Linux
Version 3.0.0
    - LND (for linux)
    - Menu improvements - now dynamically changes
Version 2.3.4
    - BTCPay Server added for Linux (Docker)
    - Tor for Mac and Linux added
    - Additional menu to view config files and logs. 
    - Docker installation option for Parmanode install wizard (Linux)
    - Drive ID choice less restrictive
    - Fast sync added for Fulcrum (1Gb memory for Linux/Pi, 2Gb for Docker/Mac)
    - Menus consolidated
    - Mount bugs fixed
    - Install location bug fixed - cant run from home directory
    - Pesky user/password but sorted out
Version 2.2.5
    - Bug if user downloads from github directly to $HOME directory. Fixed.
Version 2.2.4
    - smol bugs fixed
    - mount bug fixed for Linux
Version 2.2.0
    - Fulcrum for Mac added (runs in Docker container) 
    - Added functionality; Connect Fulcrum server to Bitcoin on a different computer
    - User can modify user/pass in Bitcoin and have Fulcrum copy it to fulcrum.conf
    - Added menu option in Bitcoin; add rpcallowip values to bitcoin.conf
    - Made sure fstab doesn't have multiple entries with repeated drive formatting
    - Added a logging function
    - Various bug fixes
Version 2.1.1 
    - User/pass automatically copied to fulcrum.conf from bitcoin.conf if it exists.
    - set user/pass menus modified
Version 2.1.0
    - Added Fulcrum for Linux only (x86_64, and ARM64/Pi)
Version 2.0.6
    - Many little fixes to Bitcoin functions
Version 2.0.5
    - Critical patch; fixed dev/null bug when uninstalling Bitcoin
Version 2.0.4
    - Critical patch 
Version 2.0.3
    - small corrections 
Version 2.0.2
    - small corrections
Version 2.0.1
    - Critical Patch
Version 2.0.0
    - Added Raspberry Pi (32 bit and 64 bit) support with Linux OS.
    - added IP address lookup for user's computer
    - added Homebrew installation for Macs
    - added Bitcoin Core dependencies for Mac
    - critical errors for Mac version fixed
    
You MUST restart Bitcoin and Fulcrum (not Parmanode) if you have made any changes 
	here for those changes to take effect.

Version 1.1.0
    - added MacOS support
    - changed dripe wipe text to a call to #FreeRoss
    - added an About section
    - code cleaned up, directories moved around.
    - added info on mentorship program with Parman 
    - several bugs fixed related to permissions

Version 1.0.2
    - several errors corrected

Version 1.0.1
    - fixed missing of=/dev/$disk in dd commands fo zero and random data choices.
    
Version 1.0.0