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[arch-announce] MariaDB replaces MySQL in repositories
by Arch Linux: Recent news updates: Bartłomiej Piotrowski 25 Mar '13

25 Mar '13

Bartłomiej Piotrowski wrote: MariaDB is now officially our default implementation of MySQL. MariaDB is [almost][1] a drop in replacement, so an upgrade should be possible with minimum hassle. However, due to remaining compatibility concerns, an automatic replace is not done. It is recommended for all users to upgrade. MySQL will be dropped from the repositories to the AUR in a month. Users who want to switch will need to install `mariadb`, `libmariadbclient` or `mariadb-clients` and execute `mysql_upgrade` in order to migrate their systems. Migration example: # systemctl stop mysqld # pacman -S mariadb libmariadbclient mariadb-clients # systemctl start mysqld # mysql_upgrade -p `percona-server` is another MySQL fork available in [community]. It should be closer to Oracle MySQL Enterprise, but is missing the new features included in MariaDB. Together with `mysql 5.5.30-7` in [extra], all packages depending on it have been rebuilt against their MariaDB counterparts. Other package maintainers should move their dependencies to the MariaDB packages. More information can be found on our [mailing list][2]. [1]: https://kb.askmonty.org/en/mariadb-vs-mysql-compatibility/ [2]: https://mailman.archlinux.org/pipermail/arch-dev- public/2013-February/024478.html URL: https://www.archlinux.org/news/mariadb-replaces-mysql-in-repositories/

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[arch-announce] qt4 replaces qt
by Arch Linux: Recent news updates: Andrea Scarpino 01 Mar '13

01 Mar '13

Andrea Scarpino wrote: A new `qt4` package in [extra]. This replaces the current `qt` package. All packages depending on `qt` need to be rebuilt to depend on `qt4`. We have done this for all official packages, but you will need to rebuild packages installed from the AUR that depend on `qt`. Qt 5.x is now also available in [extra]. When you install both `qt5-base` and `qt4` any Qt tool will refer to the 5.x version. We provide *-qt4 symlinks so you can explicitly force the 4.x version when you need it. URL: https://www.archlinux.org/news/qt4-replaces-qt/

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[arch-announce] Changes to LVM
by Arch Linux: Recent news updates: Thomas Bächler 12 Feb '13

12 Feb '13

Thomas Bächler wrote: With `lvm2 2.02.98-3`, we now utilize `lvmetad` to activate LVM volumes automatically. This implies the following changes: * The `lvm2` initramfs hook now requires the `udev` hook. * The `use_lvmetad = 1` must be set in `/etc/lvm/lvm.conf`. This is the default now - if you have a `lvm.conf.pacnew` file, you **must** merge this change. * You can restrict the volumes that are activated automatically by setting the `auto_activation_volume_list` in `/etc/lvm/lvm.conf`. If in doubt, leave this option **commented out**. * If you need monitoring (needed for snapshots), run `systemctl enable lvm- monitoring.service`. * The `lvmwait` kernel command line option is no longer needed and has no effect. URL: https://www.archlinux.org/news/changes-to-lvm/

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[arch-announce] Final sysvinit deprecation warning
by Arch Linux: Recent news updates: Tom Gundersen 04 Feb '13

04 Feb '13

Tom Gundersen wrote: As previously announced, `initscripts` are no longer receiving any testing and support has been dropped from various packages. Any users still using them should switch to `systemd`. `initscripts`, `sysvinit` and the various `rc` scripts are being removed from the repositories to avoid any confusion about their status. URL: https://www.archlinux.org/news/final-sysvinit-deprecation-warning/

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[arch-announce] Update filesystem-2013.01-1 and glibc-2.17-2 together
by Arch Linux: Recent news updates: Allan McRae 26 Jan '13

26 Jan '13

Allan McRae wrote: Due to moving of the /lib symlink from the glibc package to the more appropriate filesystem package, it is required to update glibc-2.12-2 and filesystem-2013.01-1 together. This will happen automatically when you run "pacman -Syu". Remember, partial updates are not supported and never use the "-- force" option... A potential issue with the upgrade on x86_64 is finding conflicting files in /usr/lib64. All Arch Linux packages that had files in this directory have been updated, so update these individually first. Any AUR packages with files in this directory should be updated to install them in /usr/lib. URL: https://www.archlinux.org/news/update-filesystem-201301-1-and-glibc-217-2-t…

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[arch-announce] December: time for a new install medium
by Arch Linux: Recent news updates: Pierre Schmitz 01 Dec '12

01 Dec '12

Pierre Schmitz wrote: Version 2012.12.01 of our install and rescue medium is available on our [Download][1] page. The latest snapshot contains: * arch-install-scripts 9 with an improved fstab generator * linux 3.6.8 * systemd 196 * the usual updates to our core packages The next boring snapshot release is scheduled for January 2013. [1]: https://www.archlinux.org/download/ URL: https://www.archlinux.org/news/december-time-for-a-new-install-medium/

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[arch-announce] End of initscripts support
by Arch Linux: Recent news updates: Tom Gundersen 04 Nov '12

04 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 02 Nov '12

02 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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[arch-announce] ConsoleKit replaced by logind
by Arch Linux: Recent news updates: Allan McRae 30 Oct '12

30 Oct '12

Allan McRae wrote: With GNOME 3.6, polkit and networkmanager moving to [extra], ConsoleKit has now been removed from the repositories. Any package that previously depended on it now relies on systemd-logind instead. That means that the system must be booted with systemd to be fully functional. In addition to GNOME, both KDE and XFCE are also affected by this change. URL: https://www.archlinux.org/news/consolekit-replaced-by-logind/

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