The fourth Alpha snapshot toward rPath Linux 2 has been released. It is very different from all previous snapshots.

• It has been trimmed down into a smaller, more focused, better base for appliances: smaller kernel, smaller group of core software for an installed system.
• It is available in our new "appliance installer" format ("Appliance Installable ISO"), in which package selection is not enabled and installation is much faster and requires much less memory. The "Installable CD/DVD" format is the old style and has package selection enabled, but requires more memory and is slower to install.
• It has a new compiler and toolchain, and has been completely rebuilt from source using the rMake build tool
• It includes boot splash capability using the splashy boot splash tool.

In addition, it includes newer versions of many included software components.

If you are not yet familiar with rPath Linux or the ground-breaking Conary technology, we recommend that you use our supported and maintained rPath Linux 1 product to become familiar with both technologies before experiencing this alpha development snapshot.