The AlmaLinux OS Foundation has unveiled the AlmaLinux 10.0 Beta, code-named “Purple Lion,” which introduces notable enhancements across development, security, and performance workflows for supported devices.
What are the key features of AlmaLinux 10.0 Beta?
- Enhanced Development Tools
- Integration of new programming languages, toolchains, and compilers to streamline software development workflows.
- Support for improved control systems, servers, and databases to meet modern enterprise demands.
- Advanced Security Enhancements
- Post-quantum cryptography to safeguard against potential threats posed by quantum computing.
- Updated SELinux and OpenSSH for robust system security.
- Introduction of the sudo system role, simplifying configuration management for administrators.
- Inclusion of Sequoia PGP for advanced encryption capabilities.
- Performance and Compatibility
- Optimized for multiple architectures, including:
- Intel/AMD (x86_64 and x86_64_v2)
- ARM64 (aarch64)
- IBM PowerPC (ppc64le)
- IBM Z (s390x)
- Optimized for multiple architectures, including:
- Distinct Identity
- Unlike AlmaLinux Kitten (based on CentOS Stream), AlmaLinux 10.0 Beta is built on RHEL 10.0, focusing on stability and enterprise readiness.
This beta version boasts an array of updates, including new programming languages, toolchains, and compilers, as well as improvements in control systems, servers, and databases. A standout feature is the integration of post-quantum cryptography, designed to protect AlmaLinux from potential cryptanalytic attacks by quantum computers. Updates to SELinux and OpenSSH enhance security, while a new sudo system role simplifies configuration management across multiple systems. Additionally, Sequoia PGP has been included for extended encryption capabilities.
It’s worth noting that AlmaLinux 10.0 Beta is distinct from AlmaLinux Kitten, which is based on CentOS Stream and offers newer software versions. This beta release is instead centered around RHEL 10.0.
The AlmaLinux press release emphasizes the importance of beta versions, stating they provide the community with early access to new features and request feedback ahead of the stable launch. However, users are cautioned that this release is not intended for production environments.
AlmaLinux 10.0 Beta is compatible with various architectures, including Intel/AMD (x86_64), Intel/AMD (x86_64_v2), ARM64 (aarch64), IBM PowerPC (ppc64le), and IBM Z (s390x). For those interested in experimenting with this beta version, the ISO can be downloaded from the official repo.
For a deeper understanding of AlmaLinux, interested users can also access a complimentary introductory guide available for a limited time: Download it now!.
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