Natanael Copa

Alpine Linux :alpine: (npub1cml…cwhf) founder and developer Works on @k0sproject for @MirantisIT. Prev @Docker.

Public Key

npub132thckjwwl06ff3hag4jzl2f7n6r7llwhyjzq7kf7cxldmr8a84s0c6rc9

NIP-05 Address

Profile Code

nprofile1qqsg49mutf880hay5cm752ep04ylfapl0lhtjfpq0tylvr0ka3n7n6cpz3mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduqs6amnwvaz7tmwdaejumr0ds9xgjlw

Publishing to

relay.damus.io

nos.lol

Author Public Key

npub132thckjwwl06ff3hag4jzl2f7n6r7llwhyjzq7kf7cxldmr8a84s0c6rc9

Show more details

Last Notes

2026-03-27 19:48:05 GMT

- reply

Oh, and thank you very much for all the help getting this done! There has been a significant amount of work to fix all the issues along the way.

2026-03-27 19:46:32 GMT

I just pushed python 3.14 to alpine linux edge. It will keep the builders busy for a while to rebuild the 1900+ packages. There will probably be some inconsistency between main and community (we upload main before starting to build community). Hopefully it will not cause too much pain.
Thanks for your patience!
#AlpineLinux #Python

2026-03-12 11:03:21 GMT

I would like to drop armhf (armv6) support in #AlpineLinux. The only current hardware I am aware of that is armv6 is Raspberry Pi Zero series (EOL 2030). I don't think it is worth the extra effort to support both armhf (armv6) and armv7 at this point.
Do you think we should drop armhf to free up some resources?

2026-03-06 18:19:36 GMT

If you want help with upgrade to python 3.14 for #AlpineLinux
https://gitlab.alpinelinux.org/alpine/aports/-/issues/18025

2026-02-25 11:20:57 GMT

I'd like to start upgrade python in alpine which currently is 3.12. Should we upgrade to 3.13 for next stable release or should skip 3.13 and go directly for 3.14?

2025-12-03 21:48:50 GMT

I think we have a pretty awesome team, and a pretty awesome community.
#AlpineLinux

2025-12-03 21:20:18 GMT

We finally got Alpine Llinux 3.23 out the door. It comes with 6.18 (LTS) kernel and zfs-2.4.0-rc4 (just like FreeBSD 15...). You may want verify that you have backup before upgrade if you use ZFS.
Thanks to everyone who has contributed one way or the other.
#AlpineLinux

2025-12-03 07:50:08 GMT

Alpine Linux 3.23.0 RC2 is out. This comes with the 6.18 kernel and zfs-2.4.0-rc4. Please test and report back!
This is hopefully the last release candidate.
#AlpineLinux

2025-12-02 08:55:55 GMT

- reply

linux-lts-6.18.0-r1 has ext4 enabled everywhere, and xfs online repair.
#AlpineLinux

2025-12-02 07:17:22 GMT

- reply

Please also wait if you are using ext4 on non x86_64. May be a good idea to have linux-stable as a backup kernel.

2025-12-01 21:55:09 GMT

linux-lts kernel upgraded to 6.18.0
Please wait with upgrading if you use zfs.
#AlpineLinux

2025-11-28 15:45:32 GMT

I'm still on the fence if I should try squeeze in linux-lts 6.18 kernel. It may delay the release with a day or two.

2025-11-28 15:41:50 GMT

The first release candidate for #AlpineLinux 3.23.0 is out
https://dl-cdn.alpinelinux.org/alpine/v3.23/releases/

2025-11-27 21:06:49 GMT

The #AlpineLinux 3.23 builders has completed the builds. Will tag rc1 tomorrow.

2025-11-20 20:22:13 GMT

The first architecture to complete the 3.23 builds is: loongarch64!
#AlpineLinux

2025-11-17 21:24:08 GMT

- reply

If you want to help:
https://gitlab.alpinelinux.org/alpine/aports/-/issues/17668

2025-11-17 21:23:03 GMT

We are trying get the #AlpineLinux 3.23 builds complete so we tag first release candidate.
Things getting in the way for that risk to get nuked at this point.
Special thanks to those of you who help fix build issues rather than introduce new breakages!

2025-10-17 12:32:36 GMT

The builders for 3.23 are up and running!
#AlpineLinux

2025-10-01 15:33:20 GMT

Alpine Linux is moving to a /usr-merged filesystem layout.
https://alpinelinux.org/posts/2025-10-01-usr-merge.html
#AlpineLinux #usrmerge

2025-09-25 10:35:32 GMT

- reply

You also need to avoid those broken OpenSSH packages, which were compiled against the broken OpenSSL:
- 3.22: openssh-10.0_p1-r8
- edge: openssh-10.0_p1-r9
#AlpineLinux

2025-09-25 09:59:11 GMT

OpenSSL 3.5.3 introduces a regression that makes ssh break on openssl version check.
https://github.com/openssl/project/issues/1621
If you use Alpine Linux:
- 3.22: make sure you get >=3.5.3-r1
- edge: make sure you get >=3.5.3-r2
Those include backports of upstream fixes.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
#AlpineLinux #OpenSSL #regression

2025-07-16 16:07:54 GMT

Alpine Linux stable releases
- 3.19.8
- 3.20.7
- 3.21.4
- 3.22.1
https://alpinelinux.org/posts/Alpine-3.19.8-3.20.7-3.21.4-3.22.1-released.html

2025-07-01 14:29:52 GMT

apk-tools 3 was merged to #AlpineLinux edge. Hold on to your hats!
Some of the new things are listed here:
https://gitlab.alpinelinux.org/alpine/aports/-/merge_requests/82593#note_520288

2025-06-24 13:48:10 GMT

We talked about the roadmap for #AlpineLinux 3.23 yesterday. So far we have:
- apk-tools 3.0
- gcc 15
- python 3.13
- improve/clean up Alpine user handbook (we need volunteers for this)
See
https://gitlab.alpinelinux.org/alpine/aports/-/issues/17294 if you want help or have things you are working on that should be included.

2025-06-24 12:38:27 GMT

We are planning to update apk-tools to 3.0 in edge repository on July 1, 2025.
We are keeping the apk 2 index and package formats for now, so everything *should* just work, but scripts parsing the output of apk may need to be adjusted.
#AlpineLinux

2025-05-30 15:28:12 GMT

Alpine Linux 3.22.0 is out!
https://alpinelinux.org/posts/Alpine-3.22.0-released.html
#AlpineLinux

2025-05-29 13:53:11 GMT

Alpine Linux 3.22 rc3 was just tagged. This will hopefully be the last release candidate.
#AlpineLinux

2025-05-29 10:10:26 GMT

Parts of the Alpine Linux infra (CI) has been unreliable recently. It has remined me of how valuable the parts that works are, and how valuable the Linode/Akamai sponsoring is for Alpine Linux. They have been incredible stable and reliable.
Thank you!
#Linode #Akamai

2025-05-28 21:26:27 GMT

Alpine Linux 3.22.0 release candidate 2 is out. Please help us test it and report back.
https://cdn.alpinelinux.org/v3.22/releases/
#AlpineLinux

2025-01-14 16:41:44 GMT

- reply

They are needed in Netherlands, in case anybody wonders where to send.

2025-01-14 16:29:19 GMT

It seems like we need to replace some unstable NVMe's for our Milk-V Pioneer RISC-V CI and builder machines. Would be grateful if anyone would like to contribute one or two 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD of good quality.
#AlpineLinux #RISCV

2025-01-10 09:50:29 GMT

- reply

we have IRC already. OFTC #alpine-linux
We used to have some forums in the past but did not have enough resources to moderate it.
I think it may be good time to reevaluate a forum, but we need volunteers to set it up moderate it.
Feel free to bring it up on IRC OTFC #alpine-infra

2025-01-08 19:57:42 GMT

- reply

it does what I need, but still relatively simple. It is well maintained. Lots of themes which probably means an active community. Will hopefully make it easier for others to contribute. And Go is nice.

2025-01-08 15:53:46 GMT

I'm thinking of starting test hugo for the alpinelinux.org website. I have already spent the time budget on browsing hugo themes without finding anything perfect.
Are there any good hugo theme that would fit?
Small and simple is good. no-javascript is a plus. (Alpine.js would be cool?) Similar layout or color palette from current is also a plus. No npm also a plus.

2024-12-26 16:13:54 GMT

What should we call the kernel package for hifive premier p550? It may also work on other boards based on same SOC.
#AlpineLinux #RISCV

2024-12-19 17:15:19 GMT

Xfce 4.20 on alpine Linux edge with Wayland
#XFCE #AlpineLinux #Wayland
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/113/680/597/515/789/044/original/dc600c1be1bed85d.png

2024-12-05 13:52:05 GMT

#AlpineLinux 3.21.0 is out!
https://alpinelinux.org/posts/Alpine-3.21.0-released.html

2024-12-03 16:13:00 GMT

#AlpineLinux rleease candidate 4 is out. This includes 6.12 kernels for Raspberry Pi. Would be nice with some help with testing.
Hopefully this is the last release candidate.

2024-11-29 21:17:32 GMT

- reply

The amount of work that has been done is insane. mio was kind enough to track most of the build breakages.
https://gitlab.alpinelinux.org/alpine/aports/-/issues/16335
https://gitlab.alpinelinux.org/alpine/aports/-/issues/16361

2024-11-29 21:08:37 GMT

#AlpineLinux 3.21.0 Release Candidate 1 is finally out!
Please test and report back!

2024-11-28 16:43:00 GMT

This week I have experienced both the good and the bad with working with open source.
The good: Today I asked in gcc IRC channel about build failure of cross compiler. They were able the help me in the right direction and I found out it must be a bug in busybox awk. Feels so good to find that out, after banging my head into this for a couple of days. Ask for help early!
(still don't know exactly how busybox awk is broken 😨 )

2024-11-21 18:26:08 GMT

I just pushed linux-lts 6.12 to #AlpineLinux edge and this will be the kernel for Alpine 3.21.

2024-10-23 19:42:48 GMT

Just pushed linux-virt 6.6.58-r1 and this boots. If you use edge, please make sure you have 6.6.58-r1 (not -r0) before you reboot.
v3.20 and older should all be good.
#AlpineLinux

2024-10-15 19:45:14 GMT

- reply

help with fixing anything that should be fixed before 3.21 is appreciated

2024-10-15 15:37:39 GMT

The builders for #AlpineLinux 3.21 are up and building

2024-10-10 16:16:55 GMT

- reply

One thing that does feel good though, is that a lot of friendly people are working hard to fix things as quick as possible. None of this would be possible without you.

2024-10-10 16:08:06 GMT

I am trying to balance "don't break things" vs "move forward" in #AlpineLinux. Right now it feels like everything is broken, but at least we are moving forward(?).

2024-09-30 11:02:19 GMT

- reply

if glibc is what you need, then maybe Alpine is the wrong distro for your use case

2024-09-29 06:34:27 GMT

- reply

I use both libvirt and incus (lxd fork) daily on my work desktop. It does shut down nicely for me.
Does the logs give you any hints on what it is waiting for?

2024-09-28 09:56:17 GMT

- reply

interesting comment at the end: «musl is probably not for embedded devices»
Due to the lack of malloc_trim

2024-09-18 18:45:22 GMT

Got a #BananaPI BPI-F3! Thank you https://riscv.org
#RISCV
https://cdn.fosstodon.org/media_attachments/files/113/160/029/270/283/807/original/109f8b8c7d22d3c1.png

2024-09-05 15:03:31 GMT

- reply

postmarketOS people are also working on this. Would be nice if upstream systemd could officially support musl libc.