Stable Clonezilla Live 3.2.1-9 Released: Major Enhancements and Fixes

Tirsasaki
Tirsasaki
7 Maret 2025

Clonezilla Live 3.2.1-9 is now available, bringing significant updates, performance improvements, and crucial bug fixes. This latest version is based on the Debian Sid repository (as of 2025/Mar/03) and includes an updated Linux kernel 6.12.17-1. Here’s a detailed look at what’s new in this release.

Key Enhancements and Changes

1. Updated Core Components

  • Base System: Upgraded to Debian Sid.
  • Kernel Update: Now using Linux kernel 6.12.17-1.
  • Package Upgrades:
    • partclone updated to 0.3.33.
    • ezio updated to 2.0.15.
    • Memtest86+ updated to v7.20.
    • live-build updated to version 20250225.
    • live-boot updated to version 20250225.

2. Architecture Changes

  • No More i686 Support: Due to upstream changes in Debian Sid, i686/i686-pae versions are no longer available. Only the amd64 (x86-64) version will be supported from this release onwards.

3. LZ4 Compression Improvements

  • Merged lz4 and lz4mt, using lz4 -T0 by default.
  • New Boot Parameters for LZ4:
    • extra_lz4_opt
    • extra_lz4_dc_opt
    • extra_lz4_opt_onthefly
    • extra_lz4_dc_opt_onthefly

4. New and Improved Features

  • Improved Logging System:
    • Logs are now stored in $ocs_log_dir (/var/log/clonezilla/).
    • Added an expert mode option -plu to copy log files to Clonezilla live USB drive.
  • Enhanced Boot Menu:
    • Time Tag added to the GRUB boot menu for live systems.
    • Option -l added to ocs-live-swap-kernel to avoid issues with kernel pseudo-filesystem unmounting.
  • Added New Packages:
    • pmount, jc, and util-linux-extra.

5. Improved Image Checksum Mechanism

  • Now reads once and passes the data to multiple checksum programs, reducing performance overhead.
  • Disabled btrfs support, as partclone does not support it well.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed wrong total number for chosen checksum method. (Thanks to barkoder) (Issue #127)
  • Kept the partition size for "Apple Boot partition (recovery HD)". (Suggested by Ryan Carsten Schmidt) (Bug #425)
  • Implemented a workaround for missing GRUB menu issue. (Thanks to Fab Stz) (Bug #424)

Additional Tips

  1. Backup Before Updating: Always create a backup of your existing system before applying updates.
  2. Use Expert Mode for Advanced Configuration: If you require additional customization, try the expert mode (-plu).
  3. Verify Checksum for Integrity: Before restoring or cloning, verify the checksum of your Clonezilla image to ensure data integrity.
  4. Stay Updated: Follow the official Clonezilla site for future releases and announcements.

For full release details, refer to the Debian Release Mailing List.

This update enhances Clonezilla Live’s performance and reliability, making it an excellent choice for disk imaging and cloning. Let us know how this version works for you in the comments!