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[arch-announce] PHP 8.2 update and introduction of legacy branch
by Arch Linux: Recent news updates: Pierre Schmitz 13 Jan '23

13 Jan '23

The [php](https://archlinux.org/packages/extra/x86_64/php/) packages have been updated to the latest version 8.2. In addition to this, a new set of [php-legacy](https://archlinux.org/packages/extra/x86_64/php-legacy/) packages have been introduced. These will follow the oldest but still [actively supported PHP](https://www.php.net/supported-versions.php) branch. This enables users to install the latest version but also introduces the option to use third party applications that might rely on an older version. Both branches will be kept up to date following our rolling release model. `php` and `php-legacy` can be installed at the same time as the latter uses a `-legacy` suffix for its binaries and configuration files. In addition to this, the [php7](https://archlinux.org/news/php-80-and-php-7-legacy-packages-are-avail… packages have been removed as they reached end of life. The `imap` extension will no longer be provided as it relies on the `c-client` library which has been abandoned for many years. URL: https://archlinux.org/news/php-82-update-and-introduction-of-legacy-branch/

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[arch-announce] In memory of Jonathon Fernyhough
by Arch Linux: Recent news updates: Morten Linderud 12 Jan '23

12 Jan '23

Arch Linux mourns the sudden loss of Jonathon Fernyhough, known in our community as `jonathon`, who passed away on Saturday night. Jonathon was an active participant and contributor to Arch Linux, several derived distributions, the AUR and through personal repositories. He was enthusiastic, helpful and eager to contribute towards improving the free and open source software community as a whole. On behalf of the wider Arch Linux community, our condolences go out to his family and friends. URL: https://archlinux.org/news/in-memory-of-jonathon-fernyhough/

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[arch-announce] Removing python2 from the repositories
by Arch Linux: Recent news updates: Jelle van der Waa 23 Sep '22

23 Sep '22

Python 2 went end of life January 2020. Since then we have been actively cutting down the number of projects depending on python2 in our repositories, and we have finally been able to drop it from our distribution. If you still have python2 installed on your system consider removing it and any python2 package. If you still require the python2 package you can keep it around, but please be aware that there will be no security updates. If you need a patched package please consult the AUR, or use an unofficial user repository. URL: https://archlinux.org/news/removing-python2-from-the-repositories/

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[arch-announce] Arch Linux mailing list changes
by Arch Linux: Recent news updates: Kristian Klausen 16 Sep '22

16 Sep '22

As part of [dropping Python 2](https://archlinux.org/todo/conversion-of-programs-that-use-python-2-to-p… which is EOL, we have migrated our mailing lists from mailman2 to mailman3. Rewriting of the "From" header and subject (to prepend the list name) have been disabled to keep the DKIM signature intact. This means "[reply to mailing list](https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/General_guidelines#Reply_to_the_mail… must be used when replying to the list and you may need to update your filters and rules matching the "From" header. **All existing subscriptions are migrated and you do not need to re-subscribe.** For managing your subscriptions a new mailman3 account [must be registered](https://lists.archlinux.org/accounts/signup/). URL: https://archlinux.org/news/arch-linux-mailing-list-changes/

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[arch-announce] Grub bootloader upgrade and configuration incompatibilities
by Arch Linux: Recent news updates: Christian Hesse 30 Aug '22

30 Aug '22

Recent changes in `grub` added a new command option and changed the way the command is invoked. Depending on your system hardware and setup this could cause an unbootable system due to incompatibilities between the installed bootloader and configuration. After a `grub` package update it is advised to run both, installation and regeneration of configuration: grub-install ... grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg For more specific information on `grub-install`, please refer to the wiki: [GRUB - ArchWiki](https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/GRUB#Installation) URL: https://archlinux.org/news/grub-bootloader-upgrade-and-configuration-incomp…

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[arch-announce] wxWidgets 3.2 update may need manual intervention
by Arch Linux: Recent news updates: Antonio Rojas 14 Jul '22

14 Jul '22

wxWidgets 3.2 provides a Qt frontend in addition to the GTK3 one, so packages have been renamed from wxgtk-* to wxwidgets-*. The GTK2 frontend is no longer provided. If you have wxgtk2 installed, the upgrade will fail with error: failed to prepare transaction (could not satisfy dependencies) :: removing wxgtk-common breaks dependency 'wxgtk-common' required by wxgtk2 In such case, uninstall wxgtk2 first and then proceed with the upgrade. URL: https://archlinux.org/news/wxwidgets-32-update-may-need-manual-intervention/

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[arch-announce] Undone replacement of pipewire-media-session with wireplumber
by Arch Linux: Recent news updates: Jan Alexander Steffens 12 May '22

12 May '22

Two days ago the `wireplumber` package was made to replace `pipewire-media-session` as the latter session manager for PipeWire is considered dead upstream and will see no more releases. Unfortunately, this step was premature. Our pipewire audio packages (`pipewire-alsa`, `pipewire-jack` and `pipewire-pulse`) ship configuration that prompt media-session to activate PipeWire's audio features. When these packages are not installed and the configuration is missing, PipeWire can be used for screen recording without interfering with ALSA or PulseAudio. WirePlumber disregards this mechanism and always configures PipeWire to grab audio devices, meaning users of PulseAudio or bare ALSA experience broken audio. The replacement has been reverted while we attempt to look for a better solution switching to WirePlumber. If you are currently not using PipeWire for audio and `wireplumber` got installed on your system, please reinstall `pipewire-media-session` and reboot to restore audio functionality. pacman -Syu pipewire-media-session URL: https://archlinux.org/news/undone-replacement-of-pipewire-media-session-wit…

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[arch-announce] QEMU >= 7.0.0 changes split package setup
by Arch Linux: Recent news updates: David Runge 09 May '22

09 May '22

With the update to qemu 7.0.0 the package has been turned into a more fine grained split package utilizing meta packages. * The `qemu` package is now virtually provided by the meta packages `qemu-base`, `qemu-desktop` and `qemu-full`. * The functionality of `qemu` prior to 7.0.0 is replaced by `qemu-desktop` * The functionality of `qemu-headless` is replaced by `qemu-base` * The functionality of `qemu-arch-extra` and `qemu-headless-arch-extra` is replaced by `qemu-emulators-full` * The meta package `qemu-full` provides all QEMU related packages (excluding `qemu-guest-agent`) URL: https://archlinux.org/news/qemu-700-changes-split-package-setup/

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[arch-announce] Keycloak 17.0.1-2 update requires manual reconfiguration
by Arch Linux: Recent news updates: Leonidas Spyropoulos 25 Mar '22

25 Mar '22

The `keycloak` package prior to version 17.0.1-2 was running with WildFly server. Since upstream officially moved to [Quarkus distribution](https://www.keycloak.org/2020/12/first-keycloak-x-release.ado…, Arch Linux follows this approach. This means some manual intervention is required for the upgrade. The configuration needs to be adjusted from the old `.xml` format to the new `/etc/keycloak/keycloak.conf`. Prior to the upgrade, stop the keycloak service, upgrade the package and migrate the configuration before starting: systemctl stop keycloak.service pacman -Syu keycloak # migrate configuration /etc/keycloak/keycloak.conf systemctl start keycloak.service See Keycloak [migration docs](https://www.keycloak.org/migration/migrating-to-quarkus) and Keycloak Quarkus [server docs](https://www.keycloak.org/server/configuration) URL: https://archlinux.org/news/keycloak-1701-2-update-requires-manual-reconfigu…

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[arch-announce] Arch Linux Leader Election Results
by Arch Linux: Recent news updates: Giancarlo Razzolini 23 Feb '22

23 Feb '22

This month we held our leader election, and our current leader Levente Polyák ran unopposed. As per [our election rules](https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/DeveloperWiki:Project_Leader#Electi… he is re-elected for a new term. **Congratulations to Levente Polyak on a new term!** URL: https://archlinux.org/news/arch-linux-leader-election-results/

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