Bump version to 2025.12.0

README.md

@@ -1,12 +1,14 @@
-![alt text](logo.png "Jambula OS (Pi Edition)")
-# Jambula-OS
+![alt text](graphics/logo.png "Jambula OS Linux")
 
-Jambula OS is a custom tailored Linux operating system designed for ARM-based System-on-Chip (SoC) devices such as those found in single board computers (SBCs) like the Raspberry Pi.
+Jambula OS is a lightweight, free, and open source Linux operating system customized for deployment on embedded single board computers (SBCs), such as the popular Raspberry Pi.
 
+This stable and efficient distribution is the ideal foundation for tech enthusiasts, developers, and the DIY/maker community especially those in the smart home space. 
 
-It is mainly used by our organization i.e. Jambula Labs to build smart devices such as JambulaTV, 
-a low cost and smart home hub that automates several tasks in your house or apartment while providing security and 
-privacy to you and your family. Read more about it at: https://jambulatv.com
+Designed for maximum resilience in internet or power challenged areas, Jambula OS prioritizes a 'local-first' architecture ensuring your projects and data remain reliable, even when the connection goes offline.
+
+It is designed for low resource hardware and provides out-of-the-box support for essential features like Wi-Fi hotspot networking and a file sharing collaboration platform.
+
+Read more about it at: https://jambula.org
 
 
 <b>Pre-requisites</b>
@@ -23,20 +25,19 @@ You will also need a Raspberry Pi 5 device with all accessories required to boot
 
 1. Raspberry Pi 5 Model B Rev 1.0
 
-
-![alt text](console.png "Jambula OS")
+![alt text](graphics/jambula_os_2025_12.png "Jambula OS Console - System Information")
 
 <b> How to quickly get started </b>
 
 1. Download the latest Jambula OS image to a temporary directory:
 
-   wget -P /tmp -c https://jambula.net/downloads/Jambula-OS/jambulaOS-202509-100303-img.7z
+   wget -P /tmp -c https://jambula.net/downloads/Jambula-OS/jambulaOS-202512-092314-img.7z
 
 2. Extract the above image to a temporary directory using p7zip tool (https://www.7-zip.org/download.html)
 
    cd /tmp
 
-   7za e /tmp/jambulaOS-202509-100303-img.7z
+   7za e /tmp/jambulaOS-202512-092314-img.7z
 
 3. Burn the resulting image i.e. sdcard.img to your SD card using a tool such as dd
 
@@ -46,24 +47,27 @@ You will also need a Raspberry Pi 5 device with all accessories required to boot
 
 4. Insert SD card into your raspberry pi and power it on
 
-5. During the first boot process, Jambula OS will perform an initial system 
-   configuration and reboot automatically. 
+5. Upon initial boot, Jambula OS will present crucial setup information on the Linux 
+   console, including details for connecting to the temporary Wi-Fi hotspot and the 
+   necessary SSH connection command
 
-6. Upon reboot of your device, log in as root using the temporary password printed out.
-   IMPORTANT: You will be prompted to change the password. Please do so immediately and 
-   remember to use a strong password
+6. After establishing the remote SSH connection, you will be automatically presented 
+   with a setup wizard to begin configuring Jambula OS.
 
-  ![alt text](jambula_os_setup.png "Jambula OS Setup")
+  ![alt text](graphics/jambula_os_setup_menu_primary.png "Jambula OS Setup Menu - Primary")
 
-7. After changing your password, the Jambula OS setup menu will appear as shown above.
-   The setup menu will allow you to configure your device according to your needs.
+7. Once you successfully navigate the simple setup wizard, the system will perform an 
+   automatic reboot, and Jambula OS will be fully configured and ready for use. 
    TIP: To run the setup menu again, use the command line tool: jambula-setup
   
-8. Finally, if you like were this is going and are able, please support my work by 
-   making a contribution today.  Check out the FUNDING file for details.  You can also 
-   contact me via email using: joseph AT zikusooka.com
+  ![alt text](graphics/jambula_os_setup_menu_secondary.png "Jambula OS Setup Menu - Secondary")
 
-9. Enjoy!
+8. Feel free to contribute to Jambula OS by filing detailed bug reports and submitting 
+  code enhancements via Pull Requests directly to our Git repository. 
+
+9. Finally, if you like were this is going and are able, please support my work by 
+   making a contribution today.  Check out the FUNDING file for details.  You can also 
+   contact me via email using: zik AT jambula.org
 
 
 
@@ -71,23 +75,21 @@ You will also need a Raspberry Pi 5 device with all accessories required to boot
 
    Starting with October 2024 releases, support for Home-Assistant is included in this image.
    This means you can now use the setup menu to perform local installs and upgrades of
-   Home-Assistant core. The current release includes version 2025.9.0.  However, you can also 
-   upgrade to the latest upstream versions once you are connected to the internet
-
+   Home-Assistant core. The current release includes version 2025.12.0.  However, you can also 
+   upgrade to the latest upstream versions once you are connected to the internet.
 
 
 <b>TO DO</b>
 
 1. Raspberry Pi 4 and 3 series hardware support
 
-2. File sharing and syncing
+2. Photo management
 
 3. Network and device monitoring
 
 
-<b>Support Jambula OS</b>
+<b>IMPORTANT:  Support Jambula OS</b>
 
    Your financial support can help sustain and improve Jambula OS.  Please consider contributing 
    to this project!  Check out the FUNDING file for details or contact me direct via email using: 
-   joseph AT zikusooka.com
-
+   zik AT jambula.org