November 2012 - Arch-announce - lists.archlinux.org

[arch-announce] End of initscripts support
by Arch Linux: Recent news updates: Tom Gundersen 05 Nov '12

05 Nov '12

Tom Gundersen wrote: As `systemd` is now the default init system, Arch Linux is receiving minimal testing on `initscripts` systems. Due to a lack of resources and interest, we are unlikely to work on fixing `initscripts`-specific bugs, and may close them as WONTFIX. We therefore strongly encourage all users to migrate to `systemd` as soon as possible. See the [`systemd` migration gudie][1]. To ease the transition, `initscripts` support will remain in the official repositories for the time being, unless otherwise stated. As of January 2013, we will start removing `initscripts` support (e.g., `rc` scripts) from individual packages without further notice. [1]: https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Systemd URL: https://www.archlinux.org/news/end-of-initscripts-support/

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[arch-announce] November release of install media available
by Arch Linux: Recent news updates: Pierre Schmitz 03 Nov '12

03 Nov '12

Pierre Schmitz wrote: The latest snapshot of our install and rescue media can be found on our [Download][1] page. The 2012.11.01 ISO image mainly contains minor bug fixes, cleanups and new packages compared to the previous one: * First media with Linux 3.6 * _copytoram=n_ can be used to not copy the image to RAM on network boot. This is probably unreliable but an option for systems with very low memory. * _cowfile_size_ boot parameter mainly for persistent COW on VFAT. See the [README][2] file for details. [1]: https://www.archlinux.org/download/ [2]: https://projects.archlinux.org/archiso.git/plain/docs/README.bootparams?id=… URL: https://www.archlinux.org/news/november-release-of-install-media-available/

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[arch-announce] Bug Squashing Day: Saturday 17th November
by Arch Linux: Recent news updates: Allan McRae 01 Nov '12

01 Nov '12

Allan McRae wrote: The number of bugs in the Arch Linux bug tracker is creeping up so it is time for some extermination. This is a great way for the community to get involved and help the Arch Linux team. The process is simple. First look at a bug for your favorite piece of software in the bug tracker and check if it still occurs. If it does, check the upstream project for a fix and test it to confirm it works. If there is no fix available, make sure the bug has been filed in the upstream tracker. Join us on the #archlinux-bugs IRC channel. We are spread across timezones, so people should be around all day. URL: https://www.archlinux.org/news/bug-squashing-day-saturday-17th-november/

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