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* bump version to 0.1.6

* phaseout py38

* py39

* Update submodule 'tvm' to latest commit adc0e48

* [Build] Update CMake and Python environment settings

- Added static linking flags for GCC and libstdc++ in CMakeLists.txt to enhance library linking.
- Removed the cmake version requirement from pyproject.toml to allow for broader compatibility.
- Updated the tox command in the Docker distribution script to include Python 3.8 for testing environments.

* [Build] Update Python version requirements in scripts and documentation

- Changed Python version requirement in README.md from 3.9+ to 3.8+.
- Updated installation and testing scripts to use Python 3.8 instead of 3.9, ensuring compatibility with the new minimum version.
- Adjusted tox commands in local and PyPI distribution scripts to include Python 3.8 in the testing environments.

* [Build] Update Python and CMake requirements in Dockerfile and pyproject.toml

- Added CMake version requirement (>=3.26) to pyproject.toml for build compatibility.
- Created a Python 3.8 environment in the Dockerfile and added a symlink for easier access to the Python 3.8 executable.