Bug Fixes:
- Fixed virtual console menu display (now checks both getty and X11 DontVTSwitch)
- Fixed complete_uninstall to properly remove LMS/Squeezelite services
- Fixed full_reinstall to clean all addons and settings (except saved VPN/VNC)
Named Websites Feature:
- Added 'name' field to config.json schema for all sites
- Added NAMES array throughout codebase for site name management
- Added update_site_names() function with menu option (Sites → option 3)
- Names prompted during site addition (both new installs and adding sites)
- Site listings now display as "Name" - URL when name is provided
- All management functions (add, update, delete, reorder) handle names properly
- Names fully integrated with save/load config operations
Navigation Menu Feature:
- Added enableNavButton config option (defaults to true)
- Added navigation button at top-left (purple key icon 🔑)
- Button shows on user interaction (same logic as pause/keyboard buttons)
- Navigation menu overlay with 2-column layout:
* Column 1: Clickable list of all non-hidden sites (uses names if available)
* Column 2: Touch gesture cheat sheet and keyboard shortcuts reference
- Menu accessible via key icon click
- IPC handlers added: get-config and navigate-to-tab
- Menu excludes hidden sites (duration === -1) as requested
- Optional feature configurable via Optional Buttons menu
README Updates:
- Updated all version references to 0.9.8
- Updated installation commands to use install_kiosk_0.9.8.sh
- Added comprehensive "Why Use Named Sites?" section with use cases:
* Home/Family kiosks examples
* Business kiosks examples
* Digital signage examples
* Multi-location setups examples
- Updated Multi-Site Management section to include named sites and navigation menu
- Updated Touch Controls section to reflect correct gesture (3-finger DOWN toggle)
- Updated Project Status to version 0.9.8
- Updated menu access commands throughout document
Technical Implementation:
- preload.js: Added nav button/menu variables, create/show/hide functions
- preload.js: Added IPC listener for 'nav-button-enabled'
- preload.js: Integration with user interaction handlers
- main.js: Added enableNavButton variable and config loading
- main.js: Added 'get-config' and 'navigate-to-tab' IPC handlers
- main.js: Send nav-button-enabled state on page load
- Bash script: Added site name prompts in add_new_sites() and add_new_sites_simple()
- Bash script: Added update_site_names() function for updating existing site names
- Bash script: Updated configure_optional_buttons() to include navigation button
- Bash script: Updated all save/load config operations to handle NAMES array
Script now at 9607 lines (242 lines added for navigation menu feature)
All syntax validated with bash -n
- Removed PTT (Push-to-Talk) functionality (moved to separate project)
- Fixed power menu to display both local and VPN IP addresses
- Updated Electron to v39.2.4 with enhanced rollback instructions
- Updated README dates to 2025 and version references to 0.9.7-5
- Removed stray text from README printer section
Major Changes:
1. FIXED: Virtual console Ctrl+Alt+F1-F8 key combinations now work properly
- Updated configure_virtual_consoles() to modify X11 serverflags
- Enable/disable now updates both systemd getty AND X11 VT switching
- Added restart lightdm notification for changes to take effect
- Fixed initial installation to set X11 VT switching based on user choice
- Users who previously enabled consoles must re-enable for keys to work
2. IMPROVED: Simplified hidden tab gesture to single toggle
- 3-finger DOWN now toggles hidden tabs (both show AND hide)
- Removed separate 3-finger UP gesture (simpler UX)
- Updated all gesture handlers in both standard and Jitsi modes
- Updated all console.log messages and documentation
README Updates:
- Updated all version references to 0.9.7-4
- Updated Touch Gesture Quick Reference table
- Simplified gesture: 3-finger DOWN = Toggle hidden tabs
- Updated hidden tabs documentation to reflect toggle behavior
- Added important notes about virtual console fix in 0.9.7-4
- Added instructions to re-enable consoles for existing users
- Updated menu system access examples
- Updated project status to "Gesture & Console Improvements"
This release focuses on fixing the console key combo issue and improving
the hidden tab gesture for easier one-handed use.
Version Changes:
- Created install_kiosk_0.9.7-3.sh with updated version number
- Updated script header with release notes for 0.9.7-3
- Updated SCRIPT_VERSION constant to "0.9.7-3"
README Updates:
- Updated all references from 0.9.7-2 to 0.9.7-3
- Updated Quick Install wget command
- Updated Menu System Access examples
- Updated Complete Uninstall examples
- Updated Project Status section
- Updated footer version
Release Notes for 0.9.7-3:
- Fixed missing complete_uninstall function (line 8704 error)
- Added virtual console configuration (Ctrl+Alt+F1-F8)
- Added emergency hotspot to initial installation
- Enhanced security options and documentation
Documentation updates:
- Update Quick Install script name to install_kiosk_0.9.7-2.sh
- Document virtual console configuration feature
- Document emergency hotspot configuration during install
- Document complete uninstall functionality
- Add comprehensive "Why Use Hidden Tabs?" section with:
- Private communication use cases
- Administrative access scenarios
- Content management applications
- Secure entertainment options
- Business use cases
- Real-world example scenarios
- Add new "Installation & Management Features" section with:
- Virtual Console Configuration details
- Emergency WiFi Hotspot documentation
- Complete Uninstall process and safety features
- Update menu system documentation
- Update system behavior security notes
- Update version and date to 0.9.7-2, December 2, 2024
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