Update and modernization of repository key

On 03/23/2024, the currently used repository key (6D65FE6664) will expire. For a smooth transition, we have already generated a new key (37C236EB95) that will be valid until 09/05/2028.

This key confirms the authenticity of the LiveConfig packages at repo.liveconfig.com. If it is missing or expired, there will be an error message from the package manager during installations and updates.

To simplify installation and updates, we now provide it in a separate package.

The previous installation of the LiveConfig repository by calling apt-key add ... and downloading the liveconfig.list file is deprecated and will not be supported in the future. However, we will still provide the necessary files for a limited period of time.

New package liveconfig-keyring

The new package liveconfig-keyring contains the current and future key (/usr/share/keyrings/liveconfig-keyring.gpg), the repository information (/etc/apt/sources.list.d/liveconfig.sources) and settings to update this package as automatically as possible (/etc/apt/preferences.d/liveconfig.pref).

The repository information (liveconfig.sources) is also in the more concise deb822 format.

The latest version of the package is also available at https://www.liveconfig.com/liveconfig-keyring.deb. A first-time installation (to add the repository) thus looks like this:

wget -O /root/liveconfig-keyring.deb https://www.liveconfig.com/liveconfig-keyring.deb
dpkg -i /root/liveconfig-keyring.deb

Simple update

If you have already activated the LiveConfig repository, you just have to run apt install liveconfig-keyring. Keys added earlier via apt-key will be removed cleanly, and liveconfig.list be updated accordingly.