rPath Linux, the first Linux distribution built using the groundbreaking Conary software management system, has released updated images for rPath Linux 1. The new images incorporate installation changes, new kernels, and all package updates released as of October 27. New in rPath Linux 1.0.4 is support for the Xen 3.0.3 hypervisor, including Xen installation media. For information on Xen technology and rPath Linux, see Xen Solutions Using rPath Technologies.

If you have already installed rPath Linux 1, you should update your current system using Conary rather than reinstall using the new images. For information on managing Conary-based systems, see Conary QuickReference.

Where can I get it?

The new images are available for download via HTTP and via FTP.

What is rPath Linux?

rPath Linux is a freely-available Linux operating system distribution, built with the Conary distributed software management system, supported and maintained by rPath, Inc. The rPath Linux distribution contains high-quality, up-to-date software, and is the base development platform for creating software appliances and purpose-built distributions using rBuilder Online at http://www.rpath.com/rbuilder/. rPath Linux is also a fully functioning Linux distribution in its own right. Installing rPath Linux is the easiest way to get familiar with using Conary to manage software and systems.

rPath offers formal support to customers who use rPath Linux to build software appliances.

How do I get involved?

E-Mail:

• rPath invites anyone interested in rPath Linux and Conary to join the distro-list@lists.rpath.com mailing list. The list carries announcements, discussion, and informal support.

Chat:

• rPath Linux developers and community contributors often use the #conary IRC channel on irc.freenode.org for real-time communication.

Bug Reports and Feature Requests:

• You can create issues to report bugs or ask for new features in rPath Linux. Visit https://issues.rpath.com/ and use the "rPath Linux" project to file your request.

The complete Release Notes are available.