AlmaLinux

An Open Source, free, community-owned, RHEL-compatible #Linux OS in the Fedora ecosystem focused on stability for our community. Desktop, SBC’s, hyperscale, cloud - use it wherever you need it!

AlmaLinux: https://almalinux.org

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Last Notes

2026-05-22 22:00:59 GMT

🚨 Local privilege escalation via Copy Fail? Not on our watch.
AlmaLinux 8, 9, and 10 patches are live, ahead of upstream.
Go update your systems! https://almalinux.org/blog/2026-05-01-cve-2026-31431-copy-fail/

2026-05-04 21:30:06 GMT

Announcing AlmaLinux 10.2 Beta “Lavender Lion” for all supported architectures!
It includes:
🔹 i686 userspace packages
🔹 Updated compiler toolsets
🔹 New language and database packages
🔹 Improved security
...and more!
https://almalinux.org/blog/2026-05-04-announcing-102-beta/
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2026-05-01 20:00:05 GMT

Patches for Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431) are not yet available from Red Hat, so our core team has built patched kernels.
These kernels are available in the testing repository today. Learn more on our blog ⤵️ https://almalinux.org/blog/2026-05-01-cve-2026-31431-copy-fail/

2026-03-30 13:06:04 GMT

It's our birthday! 🎉
We're feeling nostalgic, so to celebrate, here are a few things turning 5 alongside AlmaLinux. Ah, memories!
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2026-01-09 04:06:00 GMT

T-minus two weeks until AlmaLinux Day: Tokyo! 🇯🇵
At this year's event, we'll have speakers discussing AlmaLinux use cases, future initiatives, and networking opportunities!
We're expecting a strong turnout at this event, so save your spot now! https://almalinux.org/almalinux-day-tokyo-2026/

2026-01-08 16:37:01 GMT

ELevate just got a big glow-up—just in time for the new year! 💅
LEAPP now supports CentOS Stream AND AlmaLinux natively, which means way less maintenance work is required. We're committed to long-term support for both paths.
Get all the details: https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-12-18-elevate-updates/

2026-01-07 16:43:04 GMT

POV: It's 2026, and you've finally committed to contributing to open source.
You're helping AlmaLinux with content creation. Enhancing ELevate. Building packages.
Unbothered. Living your best life. ✨ Thriving. ✨
Not your reality yet? Start here. → https://almalinux.org/contribute/
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2026-01-02 19:01:04 GMT

The strength of open source is in its ecosystem. 💪
To our #AlmaFriends—adjacent projects like CentOS and Fedora, community allies, and everyone who champions AlmaLinux—thank you for collaboration over competition.
Together we're building a better future for enterprise Linux!
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2026-01-01 17:01:27 GMT

Fast, reliable downloads don't happen by magic. They happen because people host mirrors!
To our #AlmaMirrors around the world: thank you for keeping AlmaLinux accessible and speedy for everyone, everywhere! You're the backbone of global distribution! 🌍
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2025-12-31 19:01:15 GMT

Community-owned means something real when you have members who show up.
To the individual and corporate members of the AlmaLinux OS Foundation (A.K.A., our #AlmaMembers), thank you for believing in a future where enterprise Linux is truly owned by its community! 🙏
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2025-12-30 16:06:05 GMT

Behind every release and support thread are real people making AlmaLinux what it is!
Our #AlmaHelpers—code committers, documentation writers, board members, support providers, and individual contributors—are the heartbeat of community-owned Linux.
Thank you for your contributions! 🐧
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2025-12-30 06:39:03 GMT

Mark your calendars now—we're headed to Tokyo on January 23rd for AlmaLinux Day: Tokyo!
💬 Got questions? Join the User Group - Japan: https://chat.almalinux.org/almalinux/channels/user-group---japan
👀 Want to see events near you? Keep an eye on our events page: https://events.almalinux.org/
📹 Feeling nostalgic? Watch talks from AlmaLinux Days of yore: https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-12-03-save-the-date-almalinux-day-tokyo/
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2025-12-29 19:30:15 GMT

As we wrap up 2025, we're taking time to celebrate our #AlmaSponsors!
These companies invest in community-owned, forever-free enterprise Linux, and we couldn't do what we do without them.
@npub17hn…m23e
@npub1ulk…yspw
@npub1x29…nlny
[@devs](https://fastly.social/@devs )
Thank you for your support!
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2025-12-26 20:00:26 GMT

End-of-year giving is incredibly helpful to your favorite projects!
Help us end 2025 strong so we can continue doing awesome things in 2026. 💪
Give on GitHub: https://github.com/sponsors/AlmaLinux
Give on OpenCollective: https://opencollective.com/almalinux-os-foundation
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2025-12-26 14:30:16 GMT

Gather 'round, friends, because we're dropping knowledge with a little something we call #AlmaTips.
Today's tip is how to install Nvidia drivers on AlmaLinux.
Take it away, @npub1lwm…6lad! 👇 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piQsTRk3S2U

2025-12-25 19:00:33 GMT

We've just released a major update that makes in-place OS upgrades even smoother. Is it a holiday miracle?! Nah, just the result of the hard work of a bunch of Linux nerds. 🌟
AlmaLinux and CentOS Stream are now supported directly in upstream LEAPP, which means less maintenance overhead and more reliability for your migration paths.
Whether you're upgrading from legacy systems or moving between major versions, ELevate's got you covered.
Get all the details here: https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-12-18-elevate-updates/
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2025-12-23 21:00:44 GMT

Our sponsors make it possible for us to continue our mission of maintaining a community-owned and governed, forever-free enterprise Linux distribution.
Thanks to our silver-level sponsors!
@npub1ulk…yspw
[@devs](https://fastly.social/@devs )
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2025-12-23 17:30:28 GMT

We're pleased to introduce the AlmaLinux Media & Entertainment SIG!
The goal of this SIG is to build a stable, community-owned Linux platform for VFX, animation, and post-production workflows.
Want to help? We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 18:00 UTC.
Let's make enterprise Linux work for creatives! 🐧✨ https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-12-02-almalinux-media-entertainment-sig/

2025-12-22 19:32:00 GMT

AlmaLinux Day: Vancouver was EPIC! 🐧🇨🇦
From incredible speakers and workshops to LEGO raffles and our exclusive penguin bobblehead, the VFX community showed up!
Thank you to all volunteers and attendees who made this possible.
Get the full recap: https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-12-01-almalinux-day-vancouver-recap/

2025-12-19 20:25:03 GMT

It's incredibly easy to contribute to AlmaLinux using GitHub.
(How easy is it?)
It's so easy, @npub1lwm…6lad can show you how to do it in less than 5 minutes. ⏱️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Nv0RRMroJs

2025-12-19 00:36:34 GMT

📢 With the release of leapp-repository 0.23.0, we have news about some major ELevate updates!
If you use ELevate to upgrade between major versions of RHEL-based distributions, here's what to know: https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-12-18-elevate-updates/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

2025-12-16 07:54:00 GMT

We're headed to Tokyo for AlmaLinux Day: Tokyo on January 23rd, 2026!
Join us for a day of speakers, networking, and so much more. https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-12-03-save-the-date-almalinux-day-tokyo/

2025-12-15 21:01:01 GMT

The AlmaLinux Build System project is open for community contributions!
If you'd like to contribute, check the project milestones for ongoing tasks and follow the guidelines outlined here: https://wiki.almalinux.org/Contribute-to-AlmaLinux-Build-System.html
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2025-12-10 19:01:18 GMT

AlmaLinux OS is, at its base, a collection of packages.
For anyone who would like to contribute to the operating system, we have a collection of ways to help!
✅ Building packages for the Community
✅ Submitting patches
Let's get to work! 💪 https://wiki.almalinux.org/Contribute-to-Packaging.html
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2025-12-09 23:20:01 GMT

🎬 Introducing the AlmaLinux Media & Entertainment SIG!
Making AlmaLinux the go-to platform for VFX, animation, and post-production studios. From app certification to render farm configs—built by the community, for the community.
Join us! https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-12-02-almalinux-media-entertainment-sig/

2025-12-09 08:00:08 GMT

🗓️ Save the date: January 23rd, 2026 is AlmaLinux Day Tokyo!
Join us for a day filled with engaging talks about AlmaLinux use cases and future initiatives, networking opportunities, and more.
Mark this on your calendars—this is one event you won't want to miss! https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-12-03-save-the-date-almalinux-day-tokyo/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

2025-12-09 04:06:00 GMT

Announcing the first AlmaLinux Day of 2026... AlmaLinux Day: Tokyo! January 24th, organized by the Japan AlmaLinux Users Group. Take a look, and reserve your spot to join this exclusive event! https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-12-03-save-the-date-almalinux-day-tokyo/

2025-12-08 22:00:40 GMT

Oh, ALDV, the event that you are 😍
Some highlights:
✨ We had a rock star team of volunteers
✨ Our penguin bobblehead was a huge hit
✨ An incredible lineup of speakers dropped knowledge all day long
Dive into all of the day's details: https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-12-01-almalinux-day-vancouver-recap/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon
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2025-12-04 14:06:06 GMT

There are many ways to contribute to AlmaLinux! 🐧
Whether you're:
- Squashing bugs 🪲
- Improving docs 👍
- Hosting mirrors 🪞
- Spreading the word 🗣️
There's a place for you in our community. No code required to make an impact!
Dive in → https://wiki.almalinux.org/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_medium=social
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2025-12-03 22:45:05 GMT

Our November newsletter is now live!
👉 Subscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/almalinux-news-november-25-almalinuxos-zuy5e
👉 Subscribe to receive our email newsletter: https://lists.almalinux.org/postorius/lists/newsletters.lists.almalinux.org/
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2025-12-02 22:00:05 GMT

We're excited to introduce our newest Special Interest Group: The Media & Entertainment SIG!
This group supports and enhances the use of AlmaLinux within the professional VFX, animation, and post-production industry.
Get all the details here: https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-12-02-almalinux-media-entertainment-sig/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

2025-12-02 16:38:08 GMT

Want to support the future of enterprise Linux? 🐧
AlmaLinux powers production systems worldwide, and your sponsorship keeps this community-owned OS forever-free and thriving.
Our goal is to have 100 monthly sponsors. Having diversified funding sources helps us get closer to applying for 501(c)(3) non-profit status in the U.S.
Will you help us reach our goal this #GivingTuesday?
Sponsor on GitHub: https://github.com/sponsors/AlmaLinux
Sponsor on OpenCollective: https://opencollective.com/almalinux-os-foundation
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2025-12-01 20:00:06 GMT

Can we talk about AlmaLinux Day: Vancouver for sec?
From the incredible volunteers to the insightful speakers, we're still basking in the glow of such an awesome event.
Take a peek at the event recap and see what's next! 👀 https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-12-01-almalinux-day-vancouver-recap/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon
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2025-12-01 16:40:02 GMT

AlmaLinux OS 10.1 "Heliotrope Lion" is here! 🦁
New in this release:
↳ Btrfs filesystem support
↳ Extended hardware driver support
↳ x86_64_v2 processor support via EPEL
↳ Post-quantum cryptography in OpenSSL
↳ Enhanced container tools (Podman, Buildah)
Get all the details here: https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-11-24-almalinux_101_release/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

2025-11-28 17:03:14 GMT

Shout-out to AlmaLinux Ruby Sponsor, rackSPEED!
You help make it possible for us to do what we do here at AlmaLinux, and we're grateful for your support. 🙏
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2025-11-26 16:45:10 GMT

Together, we're unlimited.
From testing to sponsorship, representing AlmaLinux at events to sharing your knowledge, there are so many ways to contribute to AlmaLinux.
Follow the yellow brick road and learn how to get involved with AlmaLinux: https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-01-16-video-contributions/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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2025-11-25 21:30:05 GMT

AlmaLinux OS 9.7 "Moss Jungle Cat" just dropped!
Updated compilers, enhanced security with post-quantum crypto, better container support.
Available now across all 4 architectures.
https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-11-17-almalinux_97_release/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

2025-11-24 18:50:04 GMT

AlmaLinux OS 10.1 is live!
This update introduced support for the Btrfs filesystem, performance improvements, updated dev toolsets, and more.
Dive into the full details: https://wiki.almalinux.org/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_medium=social
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2025-11-21 16:30:08 GMT

That's a wrap on #SC25! 🎉
Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth and grabbed some swag.
You all reminded us why community-driven open source matters!
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2025-11-19 22:15:07 GMT

👕 If you've been patiently waiting to get your AlmaLinux t-shirt while you're here at #SC25, wait no longer!
They have arrived to booth 300, so come by to get yours!
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2025-11-19 15:45:14 GMT

#SC25 has been fantastic so far!
Swing by booth 300 to talk all things Linux, grab some swag, and meet the AlmaLinux community.
See you soon! 🐧
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2025-11-17 18:29:01 GMT

Not super technical or a developer? Not a problem! 💁
You can still support AlmaLinux and open source.
@npub1ck3…v0fh and @npub17k6…r3xx explain how.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tA5t7ZQCtwA

2025-11-14 20:49:55 GMT

We know that becoming a contributor can feel a little intimidating, but everyone has to start somewhere, right??
What's stopping you from contributing to open source?

2025-11-12 16:03:12 GMT

Meet us in St. Louis!
We'll be there for #SC25.
Swing by booth 300 and chat with us about AlmaLinux and all things open source.
We will, of course, have swag. 😎 @npub1ck3…v0fh @npub17k6…r3xx @npub13pz…jcen
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2025-11-11 21:01:41 GMT

We are excited to announce Btrfs support in AlmaLinux OS 10.1!
Get modern Copy-on-Write filesystem features like snapshotting, compression, and built-in volume management.
Get all the details here: https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-10-21-announcing-btrfs-support-in-almalinux-10-1/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_medium=social

2025-11-11 18:00:07 GMT

👀 Red Hat 9.7 and 10.1 released today! You know what that means...
Test AlmaLinux 10.1 Beta ➡️ https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-10-21-announcing-almalinux-10-1-beta/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon
Test AlmaLinux 9.7 Beta ➡️ https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-10-07-announcing-97-beta/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon
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2025-11-09 17:42:04 GMT

If CentOS EOL has you feeling like this, you need ELevate.
Upgrade in-place from CentOS 6.x through to 8.x version of the RHEL derivative of your choice, and then upgrade from 8.x to 9.x and from 9.x to 10.x within the same derivative. 👉 https://almalinux.org/elevate/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon
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2025-11-06 15:58:59 GMT

What's that? 👀
You want to contribute to AlmaLinux, but aren't sure where to start? 👀 👀
Well, pull up a chair, friend, because @npub1ck3…v0fh and @npub17k6…r3xx have some ideas to get you going. ⤵️
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2025-11-06 15:24:21 GMT

There are many filesystems to choose from, but we're curious: which one do you use?
Answer the poll and then tell us in the comments why it's your choice!

2025-11-03 17:23:06 GMT

Yes, Virginia, you can quickly migrate any number of servers using AlmaLinux-deploy.
Running CentOS 7 or 8 and need help upgrading/migrating? Check out ELevate: https://almalinux.org/elevate/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon
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2025-10-31 15:01:16 GMT

Forget things that go "bump" in the night; we've got some terrifying, true tales from our community members to send chills down your spine this Halloween. 😱
Watch the video to read them.... IF YOU DARE. 😈
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2025-10-29 21:23:10 GMT

Our October newsletter is now live!
👉 Subscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7389409042579968000
👉 Subscribe to receive our email newsletter: https://lists.almalinux.org/postorius/lists/newsletters.lists.almalinux.org/
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2025-10-29 17:41:04 GMT

AlmaLinux 9.7 Beta "Moss Jungle Cat" is here! 🐅
Help us test before production release:
🔧 Updated compiler toolsets and module streams
🛠️ Improved debugging and networking tools
💻 All architectures supported
Read the release notes and learn more about testing: https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-10-07-announcing-97-beta/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

2025-10-29 13:06:50 GMT

Our Chair, @npub1ck3…v0fh, is speaking at CloudFest USA on November 5th alongside Robert Jacobi and Adam Weeks!
She'll tackle the big questions about the future of community-driven open source.
Can't wait to hear this panel discussion! 🐧 https://www.cloudfest.com/usa/agenda/

2025-10-28 21:00:17 GMT

Btrfs support lands in AlmaLinux OS 10.1! 📦
Get snapshots, compression, checksumming, and all the modern filesystem goodness.
We'd love your feedback as we expand support across the stack. 💬 https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-10-21-announcing-btrfs-support-in-almalinux-10-1/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

2025-10-28 16:00:18 GMT

🦁 AlmaLinux 10.1 Beta "Heliotrope Lion" is here!
Now with
✅ Btrfs filesystem support
✅ Performance boosts
✅ Updated dev toolsets (GCC, LLVM, Rust)
✅ Enhanced security
Available for x86_64, ARM64, PowerPC, and IBM Z.
Help us test and shape the stable release! → https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-10-21-announcing-almalinux-10-1-beta/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon
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2025-10-23 17:33:04 GMT

There are many, many ways that you can contribute to AlmaLinux!
→ Help on keeping our Build System SIG documentation up to date
→ Help us in testing and improving our current Ansible roles to deploy the AlmaLinux Build System
→ Help us in defining the next steps toward providing and expanding the current SBOM data that AlmaLinux OS is generating
🔗 https://wiki.almalinux.org/Contribute-to-AlmaLinux-Build-System.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon
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2025-10-22 17:06:38 GMT

AlmaLinux = free & open 4 ever 🫶
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2025-10-21 21:53:07 GMT

AlmaLinux 10.1 Beta “Heliotrope Lion” is now available for all supported architectures!
🟣 Intel/AMD (x86_64)
🟣 Intel/AMD (x86_64_v2)
🟣 ARM64 (aarch64)
🟣 IBM PowerPC (ppc64le)
🟣 IBM Z (s390x)
Read more: https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-10-21-announcing-almalinux-10-1-beta/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon
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2025-10-21 19:57:31 GMT

📢 AlmaLinux OS 10.1 will support the Btrfs filesystem, which has already been available in AlmaLinux OS Kitten since early September!
Learn more in our new blog post: https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-10-21-announcing-btrfs-support-in-almalinux-10-1/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

2025-10-16 20:48:29 GMT

📚 #ATO2025 was another one for the books!
Thank you to everyone who came to see us at the booth and during @npub1ck3…v0fh and @npub17k6…r3xx's sessions.
And shout-out to @npub1a89…9g0v for a great event!
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2025-10-15 17:10:08 GMT

AlmaLinux 9.7 Beta "Moss Jungle Cat" is available for supported architectures!
9.7 Beta introduces performance enhancements, updated development tools, and improved security.
See full release notes and learn about how you can help us test it here: https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-10-07-announcing-97-beta/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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2025-10-13 20:15:06 GMT

Try before you install! 🐧
AlmaLinux Live Media lets you boot from USB/DVD with zero commitment.
Multiple desktop environments, pre-loaded tools, works on Intel and ARM64. 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VCIfcuTVxk

2025-10-13 14:56:19 GMT

Good morning, #ATO2025!
If you're here in Raleigh for @npub1a89…9g0v here's where you can find us:
🔹 Swing by booth #86 to chat and grab some swag
🔹 Catch @npub1ck3…v0fh's session this afternoon in Room 306 C
🔹 Attend @npub17k6…r3xx's session in Room 302 A tomorrow
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2025-10-10 17:30:22 GMT

Today is World Mental Health Day.
Open source thrives when maintainers thrive.
But burnout is real, and it affects our ability to show up for our communities.
Remember that saying no, setting boundaries, and taking breaks aren't signs of weakness—they're how we sustain the work we love.
Snag some tips for self-care and avoiding burnout as a maintainer. https://opensource.guide/maintaining-balance-for-open-source-maintainers/

2025-10-08 19:14:40 GMT

Announcing AlmaLinux 9.7 Beta “Moss Jungle Cat” for all supported architectures:
🔹 Intel/AMD (x86_64)
🔹 ARM64 (aarch64)
🔹 IBM PowerPC (ppc64le)
🔹 IBM Z (s390x)
More info here: https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-10-07-announcing-97-beta/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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2025-10-08 15:36:15 GMT

AlmaLinux's origin story in 15 seconds 👇
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2025-10-06 15:29:04 GMT

One project to rule them all: ELevate enables upgrades between major versions of RHEL® derivatives.
Upgrade in-place from CentOS 6.x through to 8.x version of the RHEL derivative of your choice, and then upgrade from 8.x to 9.x and from 9.x to 10.x within the same derivative: https://almalinux.org/elevate/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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2025-10-03 12:48:21 GMT

🤠 Good morning, #TexasLinuxFest!
Swing by the AlmaLinux booth to grab some swag, say hi, and chat all things AlmaLinux!
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2025-10-02 20:00:07 GMT

Our September newsletter is now live!
👉 Subscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/almalinux-news-september-25-almalinuxos-jp4we
👉 Subscribe to receive our email newsletter: https://lists.almalinux.org/postorius/lists/newsletters.lists.almalinux.org/
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2025-10-01 14:01:29 GMT

There are so many different ways to contribute to AlmaLinux!
• Content creation
• Improve/expand documentation on our wiki
• Events staffing
• Join the build team
And much, MUCH more! Get started here. → https://wiki.almalinux.org/Contribute.html?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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2025-09-30 18:40:44 GMT

📢 We are rescheduling the AlmaLinux OS Foundation Election to March 2026!
Due to some inconsistencies that we have identified internally, we're rescheduling the current board member election.
Transparency is to everything we do. Get all the details here on our blog: https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-09-30-election-update/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

2025-09-30 18:01:35 GMT

In honor of National Podcast Day, we're throwing it back to when @npub1ck3…v0fh joined [@techlore](https://social.lol/@techlore )'s podcast to explore AlmaLinux's rise as a community-driven enterprise Linux distribution.
Tune in below! 🎙️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E4ZwBK-SQs&list=PL3KeV6Ui_4CZRb5Z4qZjsIGZrUWbDc3Mn&index=6

2025-09-29 21:00:25 GMT

Get excited: AlmaLinux OS 10 enables the CRB repository by default!
No more EPEL dependency headaches or cryptic error messages.
Finally, KDE Plasma and other popular packages just work out of the box. https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-09-08-enabling-crb-by-default-for-almalinux10/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

2025-09-25 22:37:06 GMT

ICYMI, here's what's new with the AlmaLinux OS 9.6 release! 👉 https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-05-20-almalinux_96_release/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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2025-09-23 19:15:11 GMT

Headed to Texas Linux Fest? Stop by the AlmaLinux booth to chat with @npub17k6…r3xx!
See you in Austin! 👋 #TXLF2025
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2025-09-17 14:01:24 GMT

Three cheers for our Platinum-level sponsors! 👏
They help make it possible for us to keep on keepin' on here at AlmaLinux. 🫶
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2025-09-16 19:00:41 GMT

Will features, fixes, and drivers built for RHEL work on AlmaLinux? 🤔
Short answer: YES. ✅
@npub1ck3…v0fh and @npub13pz…jcen break down how CentOS Stream fits in, why we follow RHEL versions, and how we keep binary + kernel compatibility rock solid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNMnajmyLaA

2025-09-15 17:15:05 GMT

AlmaLinux OS 10 now enables the CRB repo by default, making EPEL packages like KDE Plasma easier to use and reducing dependency headaches.
Check out the details in this blog post!
https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-09-08-enabling-crb-by-default-for-almalinux10/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

2025-09-13 15:06:05 GMT

Roses are red, violets are blue, unexpected '}' on line 42 💔
Happy International Programmer's Day to everyone who gets syntax error PTSD!
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2025-09-11 17:19:05 GMT

AlmaLinux sponsorship comes with a host of perks (voting, marketing, and more), but the real benefit is knowing you're contributing to open source in a meaningful way.
Want in? Here's how to become a sponsor: https://almalinux.org/members/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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2025-09-10 23:30:12 GMT

FIPS-140 compliance: the question that keeps popping up in our DMs. 📬 👀
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2025-09-09 00:06:00 GMT

As part of our efforts to continue improving the experience for AlmaLinux users, we are enabling the CRB repository by default.
Our new blog post covers the what, why, how, and more: https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-09-08-enabling-crb-by-default-for-almalinux10/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

2025-09-08 16:06:05 GMT

Today we celebrate Star Trek Day!
Like the Federation, AlmaLinux believes in community-driven exploration and open collaboration.
Our mission: to seek out stable, secure operating systems and boldly deploy where no distro has gone before. 🖖
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2025-09-05 19:00:34 GMT

We need YOUR support to keep AlmaLinux free and community-driven!
From Silver to Platinum sponsorships, every contribution helps us stay independent and innovative. 💪
✅ Voting rights in board elections
✅ Marketing benefits
✅ Direct access to our team
Help fund the future: https://almalinux.org/members/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
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2025-09-02 22:09:49 GMT

Our August newsletter is now live! Check it out to see what's new here at AlmaLinux.
If you want to keep in-the-loop, you can:
👉 Subscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/almalinux-news-august-25-almalinuxos-fyffe
👉 Subscribe to receive our email newsletter: https://lists.almalinux.org/postorius/lists/newsletters.lists.almalinux.org/

2025-09-02 13:06:01 GMT

🗣️ It's board election season!
In this video, @npub1ck3…v0fh and Jack Aboutboul chat about how the AlmaLinux board was initially set up.
P.S.: Voting is OPEN! If you're an AlmaLinux member, cast your vote for board members now through September 14th! 🗳️ https://youtu.be/AKH7W6fCTVc

2025-08-29 17:01:11 GMT

Want to give back to open source but not sure where to start? 🤔
AlmaLinux has tons of ways to get involved—from bug hunting 🐛 to docs, mirror hosting, marketing magic ✨, and DevOps wizardry!
Come join our community of Linux nerds. 🐧
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2025-08-28 09:00:15 GMT

"For us, it was about helping the community grow by participating in it."
Alex Iribarren shares with @npub1ck3…v0fh what made @npub1ulk…yspw take the leap from simply using AlmaLinux to stepping into more of a leadership role.
Know someone who'd make a great board member? Nominations are open until 8/30! https://youtu.be/aZzvFxyHTZE

2025-08-27 17:01:03 GMT

AlmaLinux FAQ: What does binary compatibility with RHEL mean?
We won't keep you in suspense—the answer to this burning question lies below. 🔥
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2025-08-26 14:00:58 GMT

Today we celebrate International Dog Day! 🐕
Just like our favorite enterprise Linux distro, dogs are loyal, dependable, and always there when you need them most. 🐾
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2025-08-25 19:08:46 GMT

🗳️ Nominations for the AlmaLinux OS Foundation board are open through 8/30!
@npub1ck3…v0fh explains why we need you (yes, YOU!) to join the board: https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-08-25-3-reasons-to-join-the-almalinux-board/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

2025-08-19 16:15:10 GMT

Check out these incredible images from @npub1lsf…wrxj's VLT and VLT Survey Telescope.
We were so happy to go see them in March—they are doing incredible work (and using AlmaLinux for some of it)!
#WorldPhotographyDay
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2025-08-18 14:01:30 GMT

To commemorate Nonprofit Day, we encourage you to join your fellow Linux enthusiasts in contributing to open source!
There are so many ways to contribute to AlmaLinux: QA, testing, documentation, and more!
Or, if you'd rather, you can become a sponsor and help us that way.
Contribute to AlmaLinux: https://wiki.almalinux.org/Contribute.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social
Become a sponsor: https://opencollective.com/almalinux-os-foundation
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2025-08-16 20:00:25 GMT

Shout-out to our Gold-level sponsors!
@npub17hn…m23e
Thank you for your continued support of AlmaLinux! 🙏
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2025-08-15 19:59:04 GMT

🎬 That's a wrap on #SIGGRAPH2025 and our time in Vancouver!
Thank you to:
🫶 Our #AlmaLinuxDayVancouver speakers, organizers, and attendees
🫶 Everyone who came by our SIGGRAPH booth
🫶 @npub1z6u…gch6 and Nvidia for helping us showcase AlmaLinux at both events
🫶 Impressions trait d'union for the bobbleheads 🐧
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2025-08-15 15:06:44 GMT

Congrats to #SIGGRAPH2025 student volunteer raffle winner Francisco Sendot!
In addition to other goodies, we contributed an AlmaLinux penguin bobblehead to Francisco's prize 🎁 🐧
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2025-08-14 19:50:12 GMT

⏱️ It's your last chance to grab one of our bobbleheads, exclusive to #AlmaLinuxDayVancouver and #SIGGRAPH2025!
We're giving away the last of them at 1 PM PT. Don't miss out! @npub1uqa…zejm
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2025-08-13 19:00:09 GMT

Special shout-out to our friends from @[email protected] and NVIDIA for contributing the hardware for us to better showcase AlmaLinux at #SIGGRAPH2025!
Come check it out at booth 429 😎 @npub1uqa…zejm
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2025-08-13 17:50:06 GMT

Get ready to bring home a new friend from #SIGGRAPH2025 👀
Starting at 11 AM PT, we're giving away even more of these dudes!
Snap a selfie and tag us if you manage to snag one! 🤳
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