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The forever-free, RHEL-compatible, community-owned and community-supported enterprise linux distro.

We are active on BlueSky, but you can also find us a bunch of other places: almalinux.org
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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=bluesky&utm_medium=social
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, Eric! 👉 https://youtu.be/piQsTRk3S2U?si=Ylh4UQt6TRE3Y4Aw
AlmaTips: How to Install Nvidia Drivers on AlmaLinux
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December 26, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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: github.com/sponsors/Alm...
Give on OpenCollective: opencollective.com/almalinux-os...
December 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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 hard work from a bunch of Linux nerds. 🌟

AlmaLinux and CentOS Stream are now supported directly in upstream LEAPP: almalinux.org/blog/2025-12...
December 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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!

@cern.bsky.social
@mattermost.bsky.social
@fastly.com
@algolia.bsky.social
December 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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. almalinux.org/blog/2025-12...
Announcing the AlmaLinux Media & Entertainment SIG: The frontline for VFX, Animation, and post
The AlmaLinux community is thrilled to announce the formation of our newest Special Interest Group: the Media & Entertainment SIG! This group is dedicated to supporting and enhancing the use of…
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December 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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: almalinux.org/blog/2025-12...
AlmaLinux Day: Vancouver Recap
AlmaLinux Day: Vancouver took place in August, and what a great event it was! As our virst time in Vancouver, and our first event adjacent to SIGGRAPH, we had no idea what to expect, but it was a…
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December 22, 2025 at 7:32 PM
It's incredibly easy to contribute to AlmaLinux using GitHub.

(How easy is it?)

It's so easy, Eric "The IT Guy" Hendricks can show you how to do it in less than 5 minutes. ⏱️ https://youtu.be/2Nv0RRMroJs?si=pbLHahELuq1vg2XZ #AlmaTips
AlmaTips: How to Start Contributing to AlmaLinux by Submitting a Pull Request
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December 19, 2025 at 9:19 PM
📢 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: almalinux.org/blog/2025-12...
Major ELevate updates - AlmaLinux now supported in upstream LEAPP
Earlier this year at DevConf, I learned of some upcoming changes that were going to impact ELevate. The work with the team at Red Hat has completed, and we are excited to say that, as of November…
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December 19, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
Save the date - AlmaLinux Day: Tokyo January 23rd!
Our friends in the Japan AlmaLinux Users Group are planning the next AlmaLinux Day: Tokyo! The event will be held on January 23rd at the Fujitsu Uvance Kawasaki Tower. Register today to save your spot...
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December 16, 2025 at 6:18 AM
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: wiki.almalinux.org/Contribute-t...
December 15, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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! 💪 wiki.almalinux.org/Contribute-t...
December 10, 2025 at 7:04 PM
🎬 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! almalinux.org/blog/2025-12...
Announcing the AlmaLinux Media & Entertainment SIG: The frontline for VFX, Animation, and post
The AlmaLinux community is thrilled to announce the formation of our newest Special Interest Group: the Media & Entertainment SIG! This group is dedicated to supporting and enhancing the use of…
almalinux.org
December 9, 2025 at 11:20 PM
🗓️ 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! almalinux.org/blog/2025-12...
Save the date - AlmaLinux Day: Tokyo January 23rd!
Our friends in the Japan AlmaLinux Users Group are planning the next AlmaLinux Day: Tokyo! The event will be held on January 23rd at the Fujitsu Uvance Kawasaki Tower. Register today to save your…
almalinux.org
December 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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! almalinux.org/blog/2025-12...
Save the date - AlmaLinux Day: Tokyo January 23rd!
Our friends in the Japan AlmaLinux Users Group are planning the next AlmaLinux Day: Tokyo! The event will be held on January 23rd at the Fujitsu Uvance Kawasaki Tower. Register today to save your…
almalinux.org
December 8, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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: almalinux.org/blog/2025-12...
December 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
There are many ways to contribute to AlmaLinux! 🐧

Squashing bugs 🪲
Improving docs 👍
Hosting mirrors 🪞
Spreading the word 🗣️

There's a place for you in our community.

Dive in → https://wiki.almalinux.org/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_medium=social
December 4, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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/
December 3, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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: almalinux.org/blog/2025-12...
Announcing the AlmaLinux Media & Entertainment SIG: The frontline for VFX, Animation, and post
The AlmaLinux community is thrilled to announce the formation of our newest Special Interest Group: the Media & Entertainment SIG! This group is dedicated to supporting and enhancing the use of…
almalinux.org
December 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM
AlmaLinux powers production systems worldwide. Your sponsorship keeps this community-owned OS forever-free and thriving.

Will you help us reach our goal of 100 monthly sponsors this #GivingTuesday?

🔗 github.com/sponsors/Alm...
🔗 opencollective.com/almalinux-os...
December 2, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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! 👀 almalinux.org/blog/2025-12...
December 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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

Get all the details here: almalinux.org/blog/2025-11...
General Availability of AlmaLinux OS 10.1 Stable!
AlmaLinux OS 10.1 Stable Now Available Hello Community! The AlmaLinux OS Foundation is announcing the general availability of AlmaLinux OS 10.1 codenamed “Heliotrope Lion”! Installation ISOs are…
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December 1, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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. 🙏

Learn more about becoming a sponsor: https://almalinux.org/members/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
November 28, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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: almalinux.org/blog/2024-01...
November 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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=bluesky
General Availability of AlmaLinux OS 9.7 Stable!
AlmaLinux OS 9.7 Stable Now Available Hello Community! The AlmaLinux OS Foundation is announcing the general availability of AlmaLinux OS 9.7 codenamed “Moss Jungle Cat”! Installation ISOs are available on the mirrors now for all 4 architectures: Intel...
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November 25, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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://almalinux.org/blog/2025-11-24-almalinux_101_release/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
General Availability of AlmaLinux OS 10.1 Stable!
AlmaLinux OS 10.1 Stable Now Available Hello Community! The AlmaLinux OS Foundation is announcing the general availability of AlmaLinux OS 10.1 codenamed “Heliotrope Lion”! Installation ISOs are avail...
almalinux.org
November 24, 2025 at 6:47 PM