AlmaLinux

The only 100% community owned and governed Enterprise Linux Distribution and RHEL/CentOS alternative. Open Source, forever-free and production ready.

https://almalinux.org

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2024-08-28 17:17:00

ICYMI: In just 3 years, our mirror system has expanded from 100 to 400+ servers worldwide, thanks to universities, businesses, and institutions.
With geo-location, users enjoy faster updates on 1M+ systems. 📍
🔗 https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-08-07-mirrors-1-to-400/ #Linux #OpenSource

2024-08-27 18:00:01

"For our community's ease of understanding, we'll follow Red Hat package versions and changelogs."
Andrew Lukoshko and benny Vasquez answer some FAQs we get regarding RHEL compatibility with AlmaLinux.
🔗 https://almalinux.org/ #Linux #OpenSource

2024-08-26 13:00:14

In honor of #NationalDogDay, here are some of our doggo friends from the AlmaLinux community.
Their favorite #Linux command? "tail," of course. 🐕
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2024-08-20 16:55:00

👋 Meet the 3 newest #AlmaLinux OS Foundation 2024 silver sponsors: Codenotary, ATIXAG, and StorPool Storage!
Click the link to learn more about the sponsors: https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-07-30-announcing-codenotary-atix-storpool/ #OpenSource #Linux

2024-08-15 17:08:01

ICYMI: In the three years since the first launch of our mirror system, we've made a lot of improvements to the mirrorlist which supports over 1M systems worldwide.
Let's talk about them! 👉 https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-08-07-mirrors-1-to-400/ #Linux #OpenSource #mirrors

2024-08-15 15:24:10

Using Linux on Microsoft Azure is just as easy as any other cloud!
In this webinar with Claus Weisner and benny Vasquez, we spent some time myth-busting using Linux on Azure, and showing CentOS 6 and 7 users on Azure upgrading to AlmaLinux using ELevate.
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LsPn7xOn34 #OpenSource #linux #azure #centos
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2024-08-08 16:34:05

This glibc update has been released! If you're impacted by this upstream bug, it's time to get updated! #vfx #linux http://almalinux.org/blog/2024-07-25-testing-glibc-needed/
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2024-08-08 14:00:05

Happy #InternationalCatDay! In addition to being fans of #Linux, many of us are also fond of cats, and today we celebrate them. Here are a few from our community. 🐾🐱
Meet 2 (TWO!) sets of foster kitties, Chip, Ninja, and Mieke. Reply with pictures of your own feline friends!
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2024-08-08 13:11:06

📰 Big news: ELevate has received the biggest update since 2021 when we first announced the project!
Dive into what's new, including upgrades for leapp and leapp-repository, automatic hardware support detection, and more: https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-08-08-elevate-release/ #Linux #OpenSource
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2024-08-08 13:06:11

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@npub1dtd…vkyt oh! We can add that note for sure. The service is in the same repo, just a different branch. https://github.com/AlmaLinux/mirrors/tree/mirrors_service

2024-08-07 18:13:01

❓ Question: If Red Hat adds a feature to RHEL, will it be in AlmaLinux?
💬 Answer: YEP!
AlmaLinux Release Engineering Lead Andrew Lukoshko and Chair of the Board benny Vasquez expand in this quick video.
🔗 https://youtu.be/DNMnajmyLaA #Linux #OpenSource

2024-08-06 18:01:05

ICYMI, AlmaLinux now has support for Raspberry Pi 5! 🙌
Dive into the details here: https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-06-11-almalinux-support-for-raspberry-pi-5/ #OpenSource #Linux
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2024-08-05 17:55:01

In this on-demand webinar, you'll learn how to leverage AlmaLinux for diverse use cases—from web hosting and high-performance computing to home labs, scientific applications, desktops, and #VFX.
You will also see how Virtuozzo automates orchestration of applications running on AlmaLinux, providing benefits like automated environment provisioning with certified images, pre-configured clustering for high availability, and integrated CI/CD pipelines.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np3NKUT-aL8 #OpenSource

2024-08-01 13:02:00

Join us for the kickoff meeting of our HPC and AI Special Interest Group!
🗓️ August 2nd, 3-4 PM UTC
📍 Your computer!
Get more details about the HPC and AI SIG and access the meeting link here: https://events.almalinux.org/event/79/
#AI #Linux #OpenSource

2024-07-31 21:13:01

📰 This month's newsletter just went live!
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#AlmaLinux #OpenSource #Linux

2024-07-31 19:35:01

We have been doing a ton of work to automate our image creation, and have been making some important changes for AlmaLinux 9.4 and 8.10 images.
Check out those changes and updates here: https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-07-10-almalinux-container-cloud-live-media-updates/ #OpenSource #Linux

2024-07-30 22:32:05

CentOS 7 hit end of life on June 30th, so ... now what?
While the CentOS Project continues with CentOS Stream, many still need another option for updates/upgrading with CentOS 7.
Never fear—we've got you covered: https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-07-09-centos7-updates/ #Linux #OpenSource
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2024-07-30 19:35:04

👋 We're here at #SIGGRAPH2024! Come find us if you want to talk about all things AlmaLinux and get some swag.
#OpenSource #Linux
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2024-07-30 16:34:00

🎉 Join us in welcoming 3 new AlmaLinux OS Foundation 2024 silver sponsors: Codenotary, ATIX AG, and StorPool Storage!
Learn more about our sponsors here: https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-07-30-announcing-codenotary-atix-storpool/
#OpenSource #Linux #AlmaLinux

2024-07-29 19:26:00

🔏 Important security notice: ICYMI: AlmaLinux OS 9 was impacted by a newly disclosed vulnerability in OpenSSH’s server (sshd) in glibc-based Linux systems.
Here's how to protect your system against the issue: https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-07-09-cve-2024-6409/ #Linux #cybersecurity

2024-07-29 12:28:00

👋 Hey, community! To keep our ELevate Project going, we need your help and support —we are looking for contributors and testers for the ELevate NG.
🧪 Learn more about how you can help us test here: https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-07-08-elevateng-testing/ #Linux #OpenSource

2024-07-28 20:21:03

I’ll be honest, I spent way too much time trying to apply the OSI model to this. #networking #linux
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2024-07-28 13:26:03

AlmaLinux OS Foundation Chair benny Vasquez is speaking today at Academy Open Source Days, adjacent to #SIGGRAPH2024
Swing by to hear about the new stuff we've been doing, what we think we're good for, and how you can get involved: https://opensourcedays2024.sched.com/event/1e2H9/almalinux-the-first-three-years-and-beyond-benny-vasquez-almalinux-os-foundation #ASWF
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2024-07-27 04:52:08

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@npub13a8…cqf0 we’d be more than willing to reach out to your host, if you’d like! Just send the details to benny at almalinux.org.

2024-07-26 18:55:00

[Tutorial] Darin Pope walks you through how to install Jenkins on AlmaLinux 9 in this quick video!
Dive in here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KM3kk3cj0DY #OpenSource #Linux

2024-07-25 21:32:00

Want to present at #openSUSEAsia2024? The openSUSE committee is seeking speakers who can bring diverse perspectives and insights related to openSUSE and other #Linux distros.
Submit your proposal by Aug. 4 to be considered: https://news.opensuse.org/2024/07/16/summit-tsp-cfp-deadline/ #OpenSource

2024-07-25 16:56:37

An upstream bug in glibc has been causing instability for software commonly used by our VFX users, preventing users from upgrading to enterprise Linux 9.4. As the fix is available upstream we're considering releasing it, but we need testers! https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-07-25-testing-glibc-needed/ #linux

2024-07-25 12:00:00

Move between major versions of RHEL-derivatives with ELevate: from CentOS 6.x to CentOS 7.x, from CentOS 7.x to 8.x version of the RHEL derivative of your choice, or upgrade from 8.x to 9.x within the same derivative.
Learn more: https://almalinux.org/elevate/ #Linux #OpenSource

2024-07-23 18:53:00

The newly formed AlmaLinux Engineering Steering Committee (ALESCo) has already been hard at work for our community!
Meet the members and learn more about ALESCo: https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-05-21-introducing-alesco/ #Linux #OpenSource

2024-07-22 14:04:00

ICYMI, AlmaLinux now has support for Raspberry Pi 5! 👏
See how it all started, get a look inside the working process, and find out how to contribute: https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-06-11-almalinux-support-for-raspberry-pi-5/ #Linux #OpenSource

2024-07-21 18:04:00

⏳ We're about a week away from ASWF, where AlmaLinux Chair benny Vasquez will be speaking about AlmaLinux's first three years and what's in store for the future!
Learn more: https://events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-days/ #OpenSource #Linux #ASWF

2024-07-20 03:38:23

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@npub1l3g…vu48 HAH! Of course. :D

2024-07-19 21:00:01

Hey community! We're seeking contributors to help us improve the ELevate Project and contribute to ELevate Next Generation (NG)!
Click the link to learn more and see how you can help us continue to grow: https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-07-08-elevateng-testing/ #Linux #OpenSource

2024-07-19 18:00:01

Going to SIGGRAPH? So are we! 🙌
Stop by and meet our team, chat about what we're up to at AlmaLinux, and grab some swag!
Learn more here: https://s2024.siggraph.org/exhibit-at-siggraph/ #Linux #OpenSource

2024-07-18 18:23:01

We've been busy working on automating our image creation and making important changes for AlmaLinux 9.4 and 8.10 images.
✨ Here's a highlight of some of the improvements and changes we've made! https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-07-10-almalinux-container-cloud-live-media-updates/ #Linux #OpenSource

2024-07-18 13:00:01

CentOS 7 hit end of life on June 30th and while the CentOS Project continues with CentOS Stream, many need another option for updates or upgrading.
Luckily, the AlmaLinux has some options for you! Take a look here: https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-07-09-centos7-updates/ #Linux #OpenSource

2024-07-17 18:18:00

🚨 ICYMI: AlmaLinux OS 9 was impacted by a newly disclosed vulnerability in OpenSSH on Linux systems.
We're committed to delivering patches to our users quickly. The decision to build the update and push the package to production without waiting for a CentOS Stream or RHEL update was made by our technical steering committee, ALESCo.
The patch for #CVE-2024-6409 has been released and is available for AlmaLinux OS 9 users: https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-07-09-cve-2024-6409/ #OpenSource #Linux

2024-07-17 16:09:42

Next Week: AlmaLinux and Virtuozzo will share how to leverage AlmaLinux for diverse use cases and discover how Virtuozzo can automate the orchestration of applications running on AlmaLinux OS!
Register for this insightful webinar: https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-07-17-virtuozzo-webinar/ #Linux #OpenSource
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2024-07-15 12:08:00

2024-07-12 17:10:01

Catch us at #ASWF on July 29th, where AlmaLinux Chair of the Board benny Vasquez will be speaking about AlmaLinux's first three years and what's in store for the future!
https://events.linuxfoundation.org/open-source-days/ #OpenSource #Linux

2024-07-12 14:00:08

The AlmaLinux Engineering Steering Committee (ALESCo) is dedicated to the technical direction of daily AlmaLinux distribution to ensure its robustness, reliability, sustainability, and relevance to the #OpenSource community.
Learn more: https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-05-21-introducing-alesco/ #Linux

2024-07-10 19:08:06

Here's everything you need to know about the latest AlmaLinux 9.4 and 8.10 image updates. Along with increasing the size of the boot partition (/boot), and updates in automation, we've also got a changelog for our cloud images now!
👉 Cloud images
👉 Container images
👉 Live media images
And more!
Get the details: https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-07-10-almalinux-container-cloud-live-media-updates/ #OpenSource #Linux
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2024-07-10 17:54:03

Join AlmaLinux and Virtuozzo to learn how to leverage AlmaLinux for diverse use cases and discover how Virtuozzo can automate the orchestration of applications running on AlmaLinux OS!
Save your spot for our webinar here: https://www.virtuozzo.com/application-lifecycle-management-almalinux-webinar/ #Linux #OpenSource
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2024-07-09 19:26:38

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@npub145d…4avp that sounds like a bunch of work. Sending you all the good luck!

2024-07-09 18:04:56

Like with last week's #regreSSHion patch, this week we are again patching OpenSSH ahead of our upstream to keep our users secure. https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-07-09-cve-2024-6409/ #linux #security
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2024-07-09 15:40:06

With #CentOS #Linux 7's end of life just over a week ago, lots of folks are looking for help. Let's take a look at your options from the AlmaLinux perspective. https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-07-09-centos7-updates/
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2024-07-08 20:15:57

ELevate will get a massive update next month. Help us out by testing ELevateNG now! https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-07-08-elevateng-testing/ #linux

2024-07-05 18:00:00

At University College London, the ARC Centre has been using AlmaLinux on HPC and private cloud RHEL systems.
It simplifies license management and aligns with UCL's community ethos: https://www.admin-magazine.com/HPC/Articles/AlmaLinux-and-HPC #Linux #OpenSource

2024-07-03 00:24:38

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@npub1f74…2lha very glad to hear it!

2024-07-01 16:05:49

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@npub16y3…5wy8 working on the patch now. Should be out yet today!

2024-06-28 18:20:05

ICYMI: We have exciting news, community: AlmaLinux now has support for Raspberry Pi 5! 🎉 🥧
Read about how this all began, the working process, and more: https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-06-11-almalinux-support-for-raspberry-pi-5/ #Linux #OpenSource
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2024-06-26 17:30:05

ICYMI: Please join us in welcoming AlmaLinux OS 8.10, A.K.A. "Cerulean Leopard!"
This version brings updates to security and data protection and improvements in web console and system roles. Take a closer look at the update here: https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-05-28-announcing-810-stable/ #Linux #OpenSource
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2024-06-23 22:42:59

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@npub1cx7…xdq5 that’s very odd. Do they have a bug report on it?

2024-06-23 22:40:37

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@npub1cx7…xdq5 you’ve gotta use the cPanel fork of ELevate for that.

2024-06-23 22:39:32

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@npub1cx7…xdq5 is that a cPanel server?

2024-06-23 17:20:01

Long-time AlmaLinux user David shares how ELevate supports business needs and offers some real-life tips for use: https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-06-05-how-elevate-supports-business-needs/ #Linux #OpenSource

2024-06-22 17:20:05

[Tutorial] Walk through how to convert a CentOS 8 server to an AlmaLinux OS server. 👇
https://docs.cpanel.net/knowledge-base/general-systems-administration/how-to-convert-from-centos-8-to-almalinux-os/ #Linux #OpenSource
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2024-06-21 17:20:01

June 26 -- AlmaLinux Chair, benny Vasquez, is participating in a panel discussion at OpenNebula Systems Con 2024 on navigating the open-source landscape for virtual machines!
Click for more info: https://opennebula.io/opennebula-conferences/opennebulacon2024/
#OpenSource #OpenNebulaCon24 #Linux

2024-06-17 13:26:57

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@npub1f74…2lha glad to hear it!

2024-06-12 17:50:00

ICYMI, AlmaLinux 8.10, is now available for all supported architectures! 🙌
This is the last point release in the 8.x series—it will get updates until 2029. Click the link below for more information!
👉 https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-05-28-announcing-810-stable/ #Linux #OpenSource

2024-06-11 13:27:20

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@npub1qfw…67zv you do a GREAT job with those guides. Thank you for being part of the community!

2024-06-11 12:47:59

We are elated to announce Raspberry Pi 5 support for AlmaLinux, thanks to Koichiro Iwao from Cybertrust Japan. https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-06-11-almalinux-support-for-raspberry-pi-5/ #linux #opensource @npub15nn…sdr0

2024-06-07 17:48:25

It’s #SoutheastLinuxFest time! If you’re here, stop by and say hi to @npub1325…df4a. #SELF2024
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2024-06-07 17:01:01

ICYMI: We're proud to announce the AlmaLinux Engineering Steering Committee (ALESCo)!
ALESCo is a group of #engineers involved in using and developing AlmaLinux, formed into a committee that will guide AlmaLinux's technical progression and growth.
Learn more here: https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-05-21-introducing-alesco/ #Linux #opensource

2024-06-07 16:00:13

June is here, and that means that CentOS end-of-life is mere weeks away (June 30th).
ELevate makes it easy to move from CentOS 7.x to 8.x version of the RHEL derivative of your choice, or upgrade from 8.x to 9.x within the same derivative.
Learn more: https://almalinux.org/elevate/ #Linux
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2024-06-06 02:34:01

"ELevate helps us keep servers up-to-date and secure for another decade while providing the least impact for our customers." - David der Nederlanden
Read how ELevate helps support business needs here: https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-06-05-how-elevate-supports-business-needs/ #Linux #OpenSource

2024-06-05 03:22:04

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@npub1f74…2lha that’s awesome to hear!

2024-06-04 17:03:01

AlmaLinux 9.4 aims to improve system availability and reliability, facilitate easier recovery operations, and enhance virtual machine snapshot capabilities in hybrid cloud environments.
Read more: https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-05-06-announcing-94-stable/ #Linux #DevCommunity

2024-06-03 16:19:06

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@npub1j7d…u2xc Those packages are pulled from EPEL, so we will match the versions available there. For example, on my 8.10 device, it's 5.24.7.

2024-06-03 15:00:14

Please join us in celebrating the release of AlmaLinux 8.10 stable, A.K.A. "Cerulean Leopard!" 🥳
8.10 updates security and data protection, improvements in web console and system roles, and much more.
Read release announcement: https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-05-28-announcing-810-stable/ #Linux #OpenSource

2024-05-30 13:40:17

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@npub10ed…3msr maybe! That’d be an interesting thing to consider, at least. But we do have images that we build with alternate desktops, including #XFCE. https://almalinux.org/get-almalinux/#Live_Media

2024-05-30 13:00:19

Earlier this week benny was joined by Claus Wieser to talk about a bunch of stuff:
💥 Bust myths about #Linux on Azure
👉 Share CentOS migration options and paths in #MicrosoftAzure
🤔 Explain why to choose AlmaLinux as your distro & how to migrate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LsPn7xOn34 #OpenSource

2024-05-29 17:53:00

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2024-05-28 13:46:43

AlmaLinux 8.10 is here, and it's time to party! This version of AlmaLinux will continue to receive security updates until May 2029. Get yourself updated today! https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-05-28-announcing-810-stable/ #linux #opensource

2024-05-26 22:29:15

Never not true.
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2024-05-24 16:34:00

🙋 Q: If Red Hat adds a feature to RHEL, will it be in AlmaLinux?
💬 A: Yes!
Andrew Lukoshko and @npub1325…df4a discuss this frequently asked question and more in this 2 minute video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNMnajmyLaA #Linux #OpenSource

2024-05-22 17:37:06

ICYMI, AlmaLinux 9.4 stable is now available!
Installation ISOs are available on the mirrors for all 4 architectures. Torrents are also available.
Read release notes and get more info about the release: https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-05-06-announcing-94-stable/ #Linux #OpenSource
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2024-05-18 16:00:14

Wanna learn how to create a bootable AlmaLinux USB drive? This guide describes how to download an AlmaLinux ISO, burn it to a USB stick, and install AlmaLinux OS using it.
🔗 https://wiki.almalinux.org/documentation/installation-guide.html #OpenSource #linux
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2024-05-17 18:29:51

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@npub1jl0…0pzy that’s so great to hear! Making the world better one device at a time. <3

2024-05-17 17:17:03

Next month, we'll be bound for Charlotte, NC to attend the SouthEast LinuxFest!
Swing by our booth to connect with us and learn about all the exciting things happening at AlmaLinux.
Learn more and register here: https://southeastlinuxfest.org/ #SELF2024 #Linux
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2024-05-16 18:42:30

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@npub1ey7…xlaa yes! As with all things: test in a duplicate environment first, and make sure you have current backups, but it’s working well for folks already! https://www.reddit.com/r/AlmaLinux/s/X0wA64pIJf

2024-05-16 17:50:07

Don't let this be you on June 30th when CentOS 7 end-of-life hits.
ELevate enables upgrades without migration.
Learn more here: https://almalinux.org/elevate/ #Linux #OpenSource
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2024-05-15 17:13:00

For #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we're sharing some resources for #OpenSource maintainers.
Make time for self-care, avoid burnout, and be here for longer. Get started here: https://opensource.guide/maintaining-balance-for-open-source-maintainers/

2024-05-15 15:13:05

With CentOS7 end of life next month, many are turning to our ELevate tool to enable updates without migrations.
In about an hour, benny from AlmaLinux and Artem TuxCare will share what you need to know about ELevate.
https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-05-8-tuxcare-almalinux-elevate-webinar/
Register here: #Linux #OpenSource
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2024-05-14 17:10:05

During the CloudFest Hackathon, the team started working on enabling the migration of CentOS 6 machines to CentOS 7 within the ELevate Project.
We're happy to share that these migrations are now a reality in ELevate! 👏
https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-04-25-elevate-supports-centos-6-to-centos-7/ #Linux #OpenSource
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2024-05-11 16:00:09

ICYMI: we did a webinar with our friends at #OpenNebula! Catch it now here: https://opennebula.io/webinar/almalinux/
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2024-05-11 15:00:00

Are you still confused about what compatibility means for AlmaLinux? This 2-minute video answers some of the most common questions we get and helps you understand our freedom and our limitations. https://youtu.be/DNMnajmyLaA #linux #RHEL

2024-05-10 17:38:05

In case you missed it, it's time to get testing! 🐆 AlmaLinux 8.10 Beta "Cerulean Leopard" is now available for all supported architectures!
8.10 stable will be the last release in 8.x series, so please join beta testing to help make it perfect!
https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-04-17-announcing-8-10-beta/ #Linux #OpenSource
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2024-05-08 20:22:45

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@npub18c0…j487 if that’s not already in the ELevate notes, we should get it added! If you have the time and inclination to send in a PR, that’d be awesome! Otherwise, we’ll get to it soon!

2024-05-08 17:31:05

In case you missed it, it's time to get testing! AlmaLinux 9.4 Beta "Seafoam Ocelot" is available for supported architectures:
• Intel/AMD (x86_64)
• ARM64 (aarch64)
• IBM PowerPC (ppc64le)
• IBM Z (s390x)
Read release notes here: https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-04-15-announcing-94-beta/ #Linux #OpenSource
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2024-05-06 15:30:22

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@npub1gl5…7hk0 thanks, friends!

2024-05-06 14:50:32

Happy Monday! We have great news: AlmaLinux 9.4, A.K.A. "Seafoam Ocelot," is now available!
Click the link to read release notes, access the AlmaLinux Community Chat, or learn how to report bugs: https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-05-06-announcing-94-stable/ #Linux #OpenSource
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2024-05-02 19:53:06

Noam Alum, System Administrator at JetServer Hosting, shares how—and why—he wanted to help translate the AlmaLinux website into Hebrew!
https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-04-22-why-i-wanted-to-help-translating-the-almalinux-website-to-hebrew/ #Linux #OpenSource
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2024-05-02 13:31:01

We're excited to announce the AlmaLinux community's newest Special Interest Group: The High Performance Computing and Artificial Intelligence SIG! 🎉
The SIG is dedicated to supporting and guiding individuals and organizations in leveraging the full potential of AlmaLinux for their high-performance computing and artificial intelligence endeavors.
Learn more: https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-05-02-introducing-almalinux-hpc-ai-sig/ #Linux #OpenSource

2024-05-02 03:38:05

Heads up: Red Hat made some updates for RHEL point releases 8.10 and 9.4 soon, and some ELRepo kmod packages will no longer be available.
See the affected packages here: https://bit.ly/4aXA0NV #Linux #DevCommunity
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2024-05-01 21:05:05

In case you couldn't join us for AlmaLinux Day: Germany, the session recordings are now available!
Find the links and read more on our blog: https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-05-01-almalinux-day-germany-recap/
#OpenSource #Linux
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2024-05-01 20:03:06

CERN trusts AlmaLinux as the base to offer access to non-CERN sites as well as for virtual machine and container images that will be distributed outside of CERN.
https://www.admin-magazine.com/HPC/Articles/AlmaLinux-and-HPC #Linux #OpenSource #Science #HPC
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2024-05-01 17:07:03

In our upcoming webinar with TuxCare, benny Vasquez will share everything you need to know about ELevate, including how to use it to migrate and/or upgrade your enterprise #Linux deployments to a new distro.
Register here: https://tuxcare.com/webinars/elevate-upgrading-in-place-for-rhel-based-distros-has-finally-arrived/ #OpenSource
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2024-04-30 21:18:00

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@npub1f74…2lha One is for AlmaLinux version 9 and one is for AlmaLinux version 8. Are you looking for the differences between 8 and 9?

2024-04-30 19:44:03

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