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Mageia 10 Release Notes
Docker
← Older revision Revision as of 23:21, 6 January 2026 Line 154: Line 154: ===== Docker ===== ===== Docker ===== −The Docker ecosystem has been augmented (based on the 25.0.7 version of the engine) with many additional tools such as docker buildx (BuildKit plugin) and docker compose v2 (orchestration with format version 3 support as plugin, replacing the separate binary of version 1), containerd (daemon controlling runC), docker-registry (share of images), and python-docker (python 3 libraries for engine API management).+With Mageia 10, the Docker ecosystem has been updated to latest and greatest versions of the tools ecosystem (version 29.1.3 of the client and 28.5.2 of the engine) and buildkit 0.30.1, docker compose 5.0.1 (orchestration), containerd v2.2.1 (daemon controlling runC), opencontainer-runc 1.4.0, docker-registry v3.0.0 (share of images), and python-docker 7.1.0 (python 3 libraries for engine API management). − −On a system with 525 images sizing 88 Go compressed, migration through urpmi took 34 hours for backup and 2 hours for restore. So it is advised to run this operation separately from the system release upgrade to avoid a long lock on the RPM database and allow to control it. We suggest to before upgrading Mageia 10, adding docker to {{file|/etc/urpmi/skip.list}} to avoid it being updated, and after successful Mageia upgrade and you are sure you have time and disk space, remove it from list and perform system update. ===== LiveCD Tools ===== ===== LiveCD Tools ===== BcornecMageia 9 Release Notes
Preparations: revert to standard spelling ("favorite" is local USA)
← Older revision Revision as of 22:47, 6 January 2026 Line 494: Line 494: * Some software may need special care, such as maybe not update Docker during system upgrade, see [[#Docker|Docker]] above. * Some software may need special care, such as maybe not update Docker during system upgrade, see [[#Docker|Docker]] above. * It is good to '''free some space''', particularly uninstall old kernels, fat games... * It is good to '''free some space''', particularly uninstall old kernels, fat games... −* Make sure you have a '''task-* package for your favorite desktop''' installed. This ensures no needed packages for the desktop will be missing after the upgrade. Example: {{prog|task-plasma}}. If you don't need full Plasma set it is {{prog|task-plasma-minimal}}. Other desktops follow the same scheme, like {{prog|task-gnome, task-xfce}}, etc, some have the "-minimal" variant too.+* Make sure you have a '''task-* package for your favourite desktop''' installed. This ensures no needed packages for the desktop will be missing after the upgrade. Example: {{prog|task-plasma}}. If you don't need full Plasma set it is {{prog|task-plasma-minimal}}. Other desktops follow the same scheme, like {{prog|task-gnome, task-xfce}}, etc, some have the "-minimal" variant too. <span style="color:red">'''Not supported:'''</span> <span style="color:red">'''Not supported:'''</span> MorganoHappy New Year, 2026
The Mageia team wishes the the whole community a happy 2026 filled with peace, happiness and joy!
Mageia has new things in store for a new year: a new stable release and new servers. The team is currently track with the release schedule for Mageia 10 announced earlier. The alpha release is still in testing and we hope to release it to users soon. As the prior post indicated, there have been a number of challenges for this release, but most are being resolved. We look forward not only to the alpha release, but to an update after the next developers’ meeting.
The latest stable kernel, 6.18.x, runs beautifully, an observation from personal experience, both in Cauldron and backported to the stable Mageia 9 machine on which I am writing this.
As has been discussed in prior posts, Mageia also has new servers that will help with development. There has been work on configuring them and the team is currently working with the data centre to tune the network connections.
Upcoming this year is a general assembly meeting to assess the past year and chart the path forward for 2026 and beyond. The council will also have to evaluate the increasing shift to Wayland – a topic that has seen some discussion among the developers — and other changes in the Linux ecosystem as we move forward.
Stay tuned for more – and may we all have a truly marvellous new year!
Mageia 9 Release Notes
Preparations
← Older revision Revision as of 19:36, 6 January 2026 (One intermediate revision by the same user not shown)Line 479: Line 479: === Preparations === === Preparations === +{{warning|For installations & upgrades made in 2026. +We have to renew the gpg key used to sign rpm packages, and all packages have been resigned with the new key. +Please when enable [https://doc.mageia.org/installer/9/en/content/software.html remote repositories] or [https://doc.mageia.org/installer/9/en/content/installUpdates.html update the system], select a custom mirror and be sure of [https://mirrors.mageia.org/status select one in good shape].}} + * Carefully read this document (Release Notes) and the [[Mageia_9_Errata|Errata]] to see if there is something you need to prepare for. * Carefully read this document (Release Notes) and the [[Mageia_9_Errata|Errata]] to see if there is something you need to prepare for. * '''Back up''' any important data. * '''Back up''' any important data. Line 490: Line 494: * Some software may need special care, such as maybe not update Docker during system upgrade, see [[#Docker|Docker]] above. * Some software may need special care, such as maybe not update Docker during system upgrade, see [[#Docker|Docker]] above. * It is good to '''free some space''', particularly uninstall old kernels, fat games... * It is good to '''free some space''', particularly uninstall old kernels, fat games... −* Make sure you have a '''task-* package for your favourite desktop''' installed. This ensures no needed packages for the desktop will be missing after the upgrade. Example: {{prog|task-plasma}}. If you don't need full Plasma set it is {{prog|task-plasma-minimal}}. Other desktops follow the same scheme, like {{prog|task-gnome, task-xfce}}, etc, some have the "-minimal" variant too.+* Make sure you have a '''task-* package for your favorite desktop''' installed. This ensures no needed packages for the desktop will be missing after the upgrade. Example: {{prog|task-plasma}}. If you don't need full Plasma set it is {{prog|task-plasma-minimal}}. Other desktops follow the same scheme, like {{prog|task-gnome, task-xfce}}, etc, some have the "-minimal" variant too. <span style="color:red">'''Not supported:'''</span> <span style="color:red">'''Not supported:'''</span> KatnatekKernel flavours
Backport kernels
← Older revision Revision as of 17:18, 6 January 2026 Line 91: Line 91: kernel-stable-desktop <br> kernel-stable-desktop-devel <br> kernel-stable-source <br> kernel-stable-desktop <br> kernel-stable-desktop-devel <br> kernel-stable-source <br> kernel-stable-testing-desktop <br> kernel-stable-testing-desktop-devel <br> kernel-stable-testing-server <br> kernel-stable-testing-server-devel <br> kernel-stable-testing-source kernel-stable-testing-desktop <br> kernel-stable-testing-desktop-devel <br> kernel-stable-testing-server <br> kernel-stable-testing-server-devel <br> kernel-stable-testing-source + +=== Backport incompatibilities === +Backport kernels may have problems with elder hardware. Known problems: +* GPU Kabini Radeon HD 8210 (and probably similar) need the following parameters added to kernel boot command line: "radeon.si_support=0 radeon.cik_support=0 amdgpu.si_support=1 amdgpu.cik_support=1" {{Bug|34545#c162}} == Kernel series in Cauldron == == Kernel series in Cauldron == MorganoKernel-Arten-de
Kernel flavours
Backport kernels: update
← Older revision Revision as of 23:56, 5 January 2026 (One intermediate revision by the same user not shown)Line 72: Line 72: '''In Mageia 9, ''work is in progress'' ''' '''In Mageia 9, ''work is in progress'' ''' −Kernel 6.12.60+ and 6.18.2+ are provided in Backport repository for all architectures '''in desktop flavour, and for 6.18 also in server flavour''' ''- no other flavour.''<br>+Kernel 6.12.60+ and 6.18.3+ are provided in Backport repository for all architectures '''in desktop flavour, and for 6.18 also in server flavour''' ''- no other flavour.''<br> −''('''In progress''' {{Bug|34545}} December 2025; kernels are currently in backport_testing repo)''<br>+''('''In progress''' {{Bug|34545}} January 2026; kernels are currently in backport_testing repo)''<br> '''<br> '''<br> Only two packages to install per kernel''' (from Backport): <br> Only two packages to install per kernel''' (from Backport): <br> Line 106: Line 106: '''TIP:''' Have more than one series installed, to have something to fall back to. '''TIP:''' Have more than one series installed, to have something to fall back to. −As an example, on November 28, 2025 we had the following kernels in Cauldron:+As an example, on 2026-01-05, we had the following kernels in Cauldron: −* kernel-mainline -> 6.18.0 (x86_64, desktop only)+* kernel-mainline -> '''6.18.3''' (x86_64, desktop only) * kernel-stable-testing -> 6.16.2 (x86_64, desktop only) * kernel-stable-testing -> 6.16.2 (x86_64, desktop only) ** ''(kernel-stablenew -> 6.15.7 (x86_64, desktop only) - this series gets obsoleted in favour of kernel-stable-testing.)'' ** ''(kernel-stablenew -> 6.15.7 (x86_64, desktop only) - this series gets obsoleted in favour of kernel-stable-testing.)'' * kernel-stable -> 6.16.12 (x86_64, desktop only) * kernel-stable -> 6.16.12 (x86_64, desktop only) −* kernel -> 6.12.60 (all arches, all flavours)+* kernel -> '''6.12.63''' (all arches, all flavours) * kernel-lts -> 6.6.100 (all arches, all flavours) * kernel-lts -> 6.6.100 (all arches, all flavours) MorganoOfficial pre-release testing
Current notes: Prominent enhancements
← Older revision Revision as of 22:31, 5 January 2026 (One intermediate revision by the same user not shown)Line 52: Line 52: * Read up on [[#Current_status|Current status]] below. * Read up on [[#Current_status|Current status]] below. −* This wiki you already is in now, provide a great deal of information, please look around.+* This wiki you already is in now, provide a great deal of information, please look around. The [[Documentation|Documentation portal]] is a good starting point. === What to test === === What to test === Line 96: Line 96: '' To be revised at each pre-release release (remove old stuff), and updated any time needed.''<br> '' To be revised at each pre-release release (remove old stuff), and updated any time needed.''<br> ''' ''Revised 2026-01- '' '''<br> ''' ''Revised 2026-01- '' '''<br> −Current version of ISOs: '''10alpha1 '''<br>+Current version of ISOs: '''10alpha1''' ''(from internal round 3?)''<br> <!-- ? Header: Please test following points <!-- ? Header: Please test following points * * * * --> --> −<!-- ? Header: Problems assumed to be solved since 10alpha1+<!-- ? Header: Problems assumed to be solved since ? 10alpha1 * * * * --> --> <!-- ? Header: Major updates since ? 10alpha1 <!-- ? Header: Major updates since ? 10alpha1 −* Kernel series 6.18?+* * * --> --> +=== Prominent enhancements comparing to Mageia 9 === +''For more complete list see Release Notes.'' +* Classic installer support wifi {{Bug|32125}} +* Kernel series 6.18 LTS == Expected problems == == Expected problems == MorganoOfficial pre-release testing
Do read first
← Older revision Revision as of 22:08, 4 January 2026 Line 52: Line 52: * Read up on [[#Current_status|Current status]] below. * Read up on [[#Current_status|Current status]] below. −* This wiki you already is in now, provide a great deal of information, please look around.+* This wiki you already is in now, provide a great deal of information, please look around. The [[Documentation|Documentation portal]] is a good starting point. === What to test === === What to test === MorganoMageia 10 Release Notes
Available installation media: release agnostic download page and install instruction links. (should default correctly once released, plus user get previous version during testing phase.
← Older revision Revision as of 22:05, 4 January 2026 (One intermediate revision by the same user not shown)Line 7: Line 7: {{draft}} {{draft}} −{{warning|This page is a draft for the upcoming release Mageia 10. Do not follow any instructions yet until Mageia 10 got finally released.}}+{{warning|This page is a draft for the upcoming release Mageia 10. '''For pre-release testing see [[Official_pre-release_testing|Official pre-release testing]].'''}} {{introduction|Presentation of the evolution, new features, known issues, and the recent changes of the Mageia distribution.}} {{introduction|Presentation of the evolution, new features, known issues, and the recent changes of the Mageia distribution.}} Line 21: Line 21: Mageia can be installed using three types of installation media: Mageia can be installed using three types of installation media: −* '''Classic install ISOs''' (32-bit and 64-bit versions), which use the [https://doc.mageia.org/installer/10/en/content/index.html traditional DrakX installer]. The ISOs contain all supported locales, a large variety of packages to choose from during installation (common desktop environments) and all non-free drivers. The use of non-free packages can be disabled during the installation. Note that by decision, Classic Installer will not use non-free drivers during install, so you may need wired Ethernet if you wish to use online repositories for updates during install.+* '''Classic install ISOs''' (32-bit and 64-bit versions), which use the [https://doc.mageia.org/installer/ traditional DrakX installer]. The ISOs contain all supported locales, a large variety of packages to choose from during installation (common desktop environments) and all non-free drivers. The use of non-free packages can be disabled during the installation. Note that by decision, Classic Installer will not use non-free drivers during install, so you may need wired Ethernet if you wish to use online repositories for updates during install. −* '''Network install ISOs''' (32-bit and 64-bit versions, available in both free and non-free versions. Note: Net-install ISOs are ''not'' adapted to boot on 32-bit EFI) are minimally-sized and only contain a [[#Stage_1|Stage 1]] installer, which contains only the most basic hardware support to boot, connect to a network and download a stage 2 installer. You may require the non-free version to obtain the necessary proprietary drivers, for example for WiFi connectivity. From this point onward, the installation process is very similar to that of a traditional ISO, the only difference being that all necessary and optional packages are fetched from remote repositories. Note: It is a good idea to perform a minimal installation, and continue the rest of the installation after booting to the target system. This is especially recommended during Mageia's development stages (alpha, beta, RC), where packages and files change frequently and unexpectedly.+* '''Network install ISOs''' (32-bit and 64-bit versions, available in both free and non-free versions. Note: Net-install ISOs are ''not'' adapted to boot on 32-bit EFI) are minimally-sized and only contain a [[#Stage_1|Stage 1]] installer, which contains only the most basic hardware support to boot, connect to a network and download a stage 2 installer. You may require the non-free version to obtain the necessary proprietary drivers, for example for WiFi connectivity. From this point onward, the installation process is very similar to that of a traditional ISO, the only difference being that all necessary and optional packages are fetched from remote repositories. Note: It is a good idea to perform a minimal installation, and continue the rest of the installation after booting to the target system. This is especially recommended during Mageia's development stages (alpha, beta, RC), where packages and files change frequently and unexpectedly. Instructions [[Mageia_Netinstall_Iso_(Boot.iso)|here]]. −* '''Live ISOs''' can be used to boot directly into Mageia or to install Mageia to a fixed drive. The four Live installation medium choices includes three desktop environments to choose from; Plasma (64-bit), GNOME (64-bit) and Xfce (32- or 64-bit). It also contains all supported locales and comes with extensive hardware support, as well as an assortment of various packages, making the Live ISOs the simplest and quickest way to get started with Mageia. The Live ISOs support the [[Installation_Media#Persistence_with_memory_devices|memory persistence]] feature, which allows for preservation of user files and the customisation of the system at the next boot. The files can also optionally be encrypted. Thanks to this, you can now take Mageia and your files everywhere with you! Furthermore, you can also [[Draklive2|spin your own live installation medium!]]. ''Tip: To optimise updates, you can uninstall packages; see more on [[Removing packages#Persistent Live USB]].''+* '''Live ISOs''' can be used to boot directly into Mageia or to install Mageia to a fixed drive. The four Live installation medium choices includes three desktop environments to choose from; Plasma (64-bit), GNOME (64-bit) and Xfce (32- or 64-bit). It also contains all supported locales and comes with extensive hardware support, as well as an assortment of various packages, making the Live ISOs the simplest and quickest way to get started with Mageia. The Live ISOs support the [[Installation_Media#Persistence_with_memory_devices|memory persistence]] feature, which allows for preservation of user files and the customisation of the system at the next boot. The files can also optionally be encrypted. Thanks to this, you can now take Mageia and your files everywhere with you! Furthermore, you can also [[Draklive2|spin your own live installation medium!]]. ''Tip: To optimise updates, you can uninstall packages; see more [[Removing packages#Persistent_Live_USB|here]].'' All ISO images can be burned to a DVD or dumped to an USB flash drive. For further information please see the [[Installation_Media|Installation Media]] wiki page about how to choose, download, check, fix, burn, use the media, and restore USB stick. All ISO images can be burned to a DVD or dumped to an USB flash drive. For further information please see the [[Installation_Media|Installation Media]] wiki page about how to choose, download, check, fix, burn, use the media, and restore USB stick. −The different download options can be found on the [https://www.mageia.org/10/ Mageia 10 download page]. Both direct (FTP and HTTP) and BitTorrent downloads are available.+The different download options can be found on the [https://www.mageia.org/downloads/ download page]. Both direct (FTP and HTTP) and BitTorrent downloads are available. −For more information, have a look at [https://doc.mageia.org/installer/10/en/content/Select-and-use-ISOs.html Select and use ISOs] in our installer manual.+About choosing ISOs: see the first chapter, "Select and use ISOs", in the installer manual. + +Install manuals [https://www.mageia.org/doc/ are here]. === The Mageia repositories === === The Mageia repositories === MorganoOfficial pre-release testing
Available installation media
← Older revision Revision as of 21:16, 4 January 2026 Line 21: Line 21: We have Live, Classic installer, and Netinstaller in a few flavours each. '''For descriptions of them please see [[Mageia_10_Release_Notes#Available_installation_media|here]] in Release Notes.''' We have Live, Classic installer, and Netinstaller in a few flavours each. '''For descriptions of them please see [[Mageia_10_Release_Notes#Available_installation_media|here]] in Release Notes.''' −''Notes about pre release testing them:''+''Notes about pre-release testing them:'' −=== Live ===+'''Live''' −=== Classic Installer ===+ +'''Classic Installer''' * While it is as usual possible to enable updates repositories during install, it does not give effect now because updates are landed in release repos until Mageia is released. * While it is as usual possible to enable updates repositories during install, it does not give effect now because updates are landed in release repos until Mageia is released. −=== Netinstaller ===+'''Netinstaller''' * Netinstaller images are released asynchronously from other installer media. When reporting please state both date of the netinstaller file you downloaded (date listed on mirror then), and date you perform installation. * Netinstaller images are released asynchronously from other installer media. When reporting please state both date of the netinstaller file you downloaded (date listed on mirror then), and date you perform installation. −* [[#Release_repositories_do_change|Release repositories do change]]+* [[#Release_repositories_do_change|Release repositories do change]] continuously! == Downloading == == Downloading == Morgano



