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AlmaLinux @almalinux.org · 10h

Today is World Mental Health Day.

Reminder to all open source maintainers: setting boundaries, saying no, and taking breaks aren't optional—they're essential.

Your well-being matters just as much as your code. https://opensource.guide/maintaining-balance-for-open-source-maintainers/

Maintaining Balance for Open Source Maintainers

Tips for self-care and avoiding burnout as a maintainer.

opensource.guide

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AlmaLinux @almalinux.org · 2d

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

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AlmaLinux @almalinux.org · 3d

At its base, AlmaLinux OS is a collection of packages.

Want to contribute to the OS? We've got a variety of ways to help! 👉 https://wiki.almalinux.org/Contribute-to-Packaging.html?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social

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AlmaLinux @almalinux.org · 4d

One project to rule them all: ELevate enables upgrades between major versions of RHEL® derivatives: https://almalinux.org/elevate/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social

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Original Syn @original-syn.com · 7d

Awesome to see @almalinux.org at Texas Linux Fest.

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AlmaLinux @almalinux.org · 7d

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=bluesky&utm_medium=social

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AlmaLinux @almalinux.org · 7d

🤠 Good morning, #TXLF2025!

Swing by the AlmaLinux booth to grab some swag, say hi, and chat all things AlmaLinux!

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AlmaLinux @almalinux.org · 8d

Welcome to our new weekly series, #ThursdayHaiku.

We hope this doesn't happen to you tomorrow. 🫶

Memory leak found
In production on Friday
Weekend plans are dead

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AlmaLinux @almalinux.org · 8d

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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AlmaLinux @almalinux.org · 9d

Anyway, here's Wonderwall.

Share your go-to workday playlist in honor of International Music Day! 🎶

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AlmaLinux @almalinux.org · 10d

📢 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: almalinux.org/blog/2025-09...

AlmaLinux OS Foundation Election rescheduled for March 2026

We have identified some inconsistencies within our internal guidelines that could potentially call into question the current election. To ensure that we are properly aligning our processes, bylaws,…

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AlmaLinux @almalinux.org · 10d

In honor of National Podcast Day, we're throwing it back to when @bennyvasquez.bsky.social joined @techlore.tech.bsky.social's podcast to explore AlmaLinux's rise as a community-driven enterprise Linux distribution.

Tune in below! 🎙️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E4Z...

How AlmaLinux Rose from CentOS's Ashes | Interview with Chair benny Vasquez

Join me for an in-depth conversation with benny Vasquez, Chair of the AlmaLinux OS Foundation, as we explore the fallout from Red Hat's controversial licensing changes and how AlmaLinux emerged as a…

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AlmaLinux @almalinux.org · 11d

AlmaLinux OS 10 enables the CRB repository by default!

No more EPEL dependency headaches or cryptic error messages.

KDE Plasma and other popular packages work out of the box. https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-09-08-enabling-crb-by-default-for-almalinux10/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social

Enabling CRB by default for AlmaLinux 10

AlmaLinux OS 10 will have the CRB repository turned on by default via an update in AlmaLinux OS 10.0 on 2025-09-09, while AlmaLinux OS Kitten 10 has had it enabled by default since the update on 2025-...

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AlmaLinux @almalinux.org · 14d

Finish the sentence. 👇
"AlmaLinux saved me from ________"

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AlmaLinux @almalinux.org · 17d

YAY!

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AlmaLinux @almalinux.org · 17d

Headed to #TXLF2025? Stop by the AlmaLinux booth to chat with Jonathan Wright!

See you in Austin! 👋

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AlmaLinux @almalinux.org · 23d

Three cheers for our Platinum-level sponsors! 👏

@cloudlinux.com
Tuxcare
Cybertrust Japan Co., Ltd.

They help make it possible for us to keep on keepin' on here at AlmaLinux. 🫶

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AlmaLinux @almalinux.org · 25d

As of 9/9, AlmaLinux OS 10 enables the CRB repository by default!

This means easier EPEL package installs and fewer dependency headaches.

Learn more on our blog: https://almalinux.org/blog/2025-09-08-enabling-crb-by-default-for-almalinux10/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social

Enabling CRB by default for AlmaLinux 10

AlmaLinux OS 10 will have the CRB repository turned on by default via an update in AlmaLinux OS 10.0 on 2025-09-09, while AlmaLinux OS Kitten 10 has had it enabled by default since the update on 2025-...

almalinux.org

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AlmaLinux @almalinux.org · 26d

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AlmaLinux @almalinux.org · 27d

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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AlmaLinux @almalinux.org · 29d

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=bluesky&utm_medium=social

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AlmaLinux @almalinux.org · Sep 9

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: almalinux.org/blog/2025-09...

Enabling CRB by default for AlmaLinux 10

AlmaLinux OS 10 will have the CRB repository turned on by default via an update in AlmaLinux OS 10.0 ahead of the release of AlmaLinux OS 10.1 on 2025-09-09, while AlmaLinux OS Kitten 10 has had it en...

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AlmaLinux @almalinux.org · Sep 8

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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AlmaLinux @almalinux.org · Sep 7

⏰ Final week to vote in AlmaLinux board elections! Don't let future you regret missing this chance to shape our community's direction 🗳️ Check your email! #LastCall

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AlmaLinux @almalinux.org · Sep 4

Help keep AlmaLinux free and independent!

Sponsor memberships give you voting rights, marketing benefits & direct access to our team. 💪

Every contribution matters for our community-driven future!

Start here: https://almalinux.org/members/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social

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