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* chore(release): prepare v0.7.0-beta ## Version Bump (v0.6.3-beta → v0.7.0-beta) This is a major beta release with significant new features including autostart support, tabbed settings, and improved GPU detection. ### Core Version Files - Updated src/vocalinux/version.py to 0.7.0-beta - Updated pyproject.toml classifiers (already correct - Beta) ### Documentation - Updated README.md with new features, bug fixes, and version references - Updated docs/INSTALL.md with v0.7.0-beta install commands - Updated docs/UPDATE.md with comprehensive 'What's New' section - Updated SECURITY.md supported versions table (0.7.x now supported) ### Website - Updated web/src/app/page.tsx version badge (v0.7.0 Beta) - Updated web/src/app/page.tsx softwareVersion schema - Updated web/package.json version to 0.7.0 - Updated web/src/app/changelog/page.tsx with v0.7.0-beta release entry ### Other Updates - Updated install.sh default tag to v0.7.0-beta - Updated src/vocalinux/main.py error message install command - Updated AGENTS.md branch naming example ## Changes Since v0.6.3-beta ### New Features (13 commits) - Autostart on login support via XDG autostart - Tabbed settings dialog with 5 organized tabs - Intel GPU compatibility detection with automatic CPU fallback - Single instance prevention - Evdev device management to prevent CPU spin - Improved GPU detection avoiding false positives - IBus fallback when daemon not running - Fedora dnf check-update fix - Web SEO - 7 new optimized pages ### Contributors - Jatin K Malik (maintainer) - Antoine Monnet (contributor) - jatinkrmalik (contributor) ### Bug Fixes - #254: Improved GPU detection to avoid false positives - #251: Skip IBus setup when daemon not running - #243: Prevent dnf check-update from exiting script on Fedora - #240: Raise exception on IBus setup failure - #234: Removed leading space from first speech transcription - #242/#253: Removed disconnected evdev devices to prevent CPU spin ## Verification - [x] Lint passed - [x] Black formatting passed - [x] isort check passed - [x] Version imports correctly as 0.7.0-beta * docs: update version history in RELEASE_PROCESS.md Add entries for 0.6.0-beta through 0.7.0-beta to the version history table.
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# Updating Vocalinux
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This guide explains how to update Vocalinux to the latest version.
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## What's New in v0.7.0-beta
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### 🚀 Highlights
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| Feature | Description |
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| **🖥️ Autostart Support** | Launch Vocalinux automatically on desktop session startup |
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| **⚙️ Tabbed Settings** | Completely redesigned settings dialog with organized tabs |
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| **🎮 Intel GPU Detection** | Automatically detects incompatible Intel GPUs and falls back to CPU |
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| **🔒 Single Instance** | Prevents multiple Vocalinux instances from running simultaneously |
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### ✨ New Features
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- **Autostart on Login** — Added XDG autostart support via settings dialog and system tray
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- **Tabbed Settings Dialog** — Reorganized settings into Speech Engine, Recognition, Text Injection, Audio Feedback, and General tabs
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- **Intel GPU Compatibility Detection** — Detects incompatible Intel GPUs and automatically falls back to CPU processing
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- **Multiple Instance Prevention** — Shows notification and exits if Vocalinux is already running
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- **Evdev Device Management** — Automatically removes disconnected input devices to prevent CPU spin
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### 🐛 Bug Fixes
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- **#254**: Improved GPU detection to avoid false positives on systems without dev libraries
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- **#251**: Skip IBus setup when daemon is not running, enable fallback to other methods
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- **#243**: Prevent `dnf check-update` from exiting script on Fedora
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- **#240**: Raise exception on IBus setup failure to enable automatic fallback
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- **#234**: Removed leading space from first speech transcription
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- **#242/#253**: Removed disconnected evdev devices to prevent CPU spin
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### 🔧 Improvements
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- **Web SEO Enhancements** — Added 7 new optimized pages for organic traffic
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- **Mobile Responsiveness** — Improved mobile and tablet layout for the website
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- **Better Fedora Support** — Fixed dnf check-update behavior
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- **Improved Device Handling** — More robust handling of input device connections/disconnections
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See the [full changelog](https://github.com/jatinkrmalik/vocalinux/releases/tag/v0.7.0-beta).
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---
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## Quick Update
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### If You Installed via curl (Recommended)
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Simply re-run the installation command:
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```bash
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curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jatinkrmalik/vocalinux/v0.7.0-beta/install.sh | bash
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```
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The installer will:
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- ✅ Detect and stop any running Vocalinux processes
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- ✅ Update your existing installation
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- ✅ Preserve your configuration and models
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- ✅ Install any new dependencies
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### If You Installed from Source
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```bash
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cd vocalinux
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git fetch origin
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git checkout v0.7.0-beta
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./install.sh
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```
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Or to get the latest development version:
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```bash
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cd vocalinux
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git pull origin main
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./install.sh
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```
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---
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## Checking Your Current Version
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```bash
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python3 -c "import vocalinux; print(vocalinux.version.__version__)"
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```
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---
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## Troubleshooting
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### Update Issues?
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If your update doesn't go smoothly, try a clean reinstall:
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```bash
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# Uninstall (keeps your config and models by default)
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./uninstall.sh --keep-config --keep-data
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# Or uninstall completely
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./uninstall.sh
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# Reinstall fresh
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curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jatinkrmalik/vocalinux/v0.7.0-beta/install.sh | bash
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```
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### Old Version Still Running
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```bash
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# Kill any running instances
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pkill -f vocalinux
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# Start fresh
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vocalinux
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```
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### Missing Dependencies
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If you see dependency errors:
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```bash
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# Ubuntu/Debian
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sudo apt update
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sudo apt install -y python3-gi python3-gi-cairo gir1.2-gtk-3.0
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# Fedora
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sudo dnf install -y python3-gobject gtk3
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# Arch
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sudo pacman -S python-gobject gtk3
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```
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---
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## Need Help?
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- 📖 [Installation Guide](INSTALL.md)
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- 🐛 [Report Issues](https://github.com/jatinkrmalik/vocalinux/issues)
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- 💬 [Discussions](https://github.com/jatinkrmalik/vocalinux/discussions)
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