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>
@@ -16,27 +18,25 @@ services.  There's an initial ncurses style based setup program that allows you
 will be provided by your Raspberry Pi.  However, in order to use it effectively, you need to already be 
 familiar with using Linux on the command line interface (CLI).
 
-You will also need a Raspberry Pi 5 device with all accessories required to boot including an SD card.  
-
+You will also need a Raspberry Pi 5 along with all required boot accessories, including an SD card of at least 8 GB.
 
 <b>Supported Boards</b>
 
 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.org/downloads/jambulaOS-202512-111023-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-202512-111023-img.7z
 
 3. Burn the resulting image i.e. sdcard.img to your SD card using a tool such as dd
 
@@ -46,24 +46,33 @@ 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
-  
-  ![alt text](jambula_os_setup.png "Jambula OS Setup")
+  ![alt text](graphics/welcome_console.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.
+6. After establishing the remote SSH connection, you will be automatically presented 
+   with a setup wizard to begin configuring Jambula OS. 
+
+  ![alt text](graphics/jambula_os_setup_menu_primary.png "Jambula OS Setup Menu - Primary")
+
+  **NOTE:***For the optimal setup experience, it is recommended to initiate the process via 
+        an SSH connection established from a remote graphical Linux desktop environment 
+        like GNOME, KDE, XFCE etc.*
+
+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
+  
+  ![alt text](graphics/jambula_os_setup_menu_secondary.png "Jambula OS Setup Menu - Secondary")
 
-8. Finally, if you like were this is going and are able, please support my work by 
+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: joseph AT zikusooka.com
-
-9. Enjoy!
+   contact me via email using: zik AT jambula.org
 
 
 
@@ -71,23 +80,21 @@ 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

jambulaOS-202509-100303-img.7z

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-This is a placeholder file that points to Jambula OS image located at an external link
-
-[Click here to download Jambula-OS image](https://jambula.net/downloads/Jambula-OS/jambulaOS-202509-100303-img.7z)
-

jambulaOS-202512-111023-img.7z

@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+This is a placeholder file that points to Jambula OS image located at an external link
+
+[Click here to download Jambula-OS image](https://jambula.org/downloads/jambulaOS-202512-111023-img.7z)
+