Test release of Rocky Linux distribution, going to change CentOS, postponed until end of April

Project developers Rocky Linux , aimed at creating a new RHEL free assembly, capable of occupying the place of the classic CentOS, Martov report, which announced on April 30, the first test issue of the distribution previously scheduled for March 31. The start time of the test of the Anaconda installer, which was planned to publish February 28, until it was defined.

From the already performed works, the preparation of the assembly infrastructure, the assembly and platform system for automatic package assemblies are noted. Test public Package repository . A successful assembly of the BaseOS repository is provided, work on the repositories of the AppStream and Powertools continues. Work is underway to create a Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation (RESF) to oversee the project. The preparation of infrastructure for primary mirrors began. Launched your YouTube Channel . Agreement with developers has been prepared, which is necessary sign everyone who participates in the development of the distribution.

Recall that the Rocky Linux project is developing under the leadership of Gregory Kurtzer, the founder of the CentOS, in order to create an alternative capable of occupying a classic CentOS. In parallel, a commercial CTRL IQ company, which received $ 4 million, has been created for the development of advanced products based on Rocky Linux and supporting the developers of the Distribution. The Rocky Linux distribution itself promises to develop independently of the company Ctrl IQ under community management. Montavista also joined the design and financing of the project. The FOSSHOST provider provided equipment for deploying alternative assembly infrastructure.

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