From d212d5debe2e1bd8adb6dd90389705956c835c55 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: sspencerwire Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:01:11 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 01/10] Release Notes 9.7 TEMPLATE * This is a copy of the 9.6 release notes with some modifications made * There will be other modifications still to come NOTE: Once final changes are made, decisions need to be made about the `.pages` file (based on whether the 10.1 release notes were merged first or not). Feel free to push commits to this document. --- docs/release_notes/.pages | 1 + docs/release_notes/9_7.md | 105 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 106 insertions(+) create mode 100644 docs/release_notes/9_7.md diff --git a/docs/release_notes/.pages b/docs/release_notes/.pages index b9aee03846..5484bbbdc1 100644 --- a/docs/release_notes/.pages +++ b/docs/release_notes/.pages @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ nav: - ... | index*.md - ... | 10_0*.md + - ... | 9_7*.md - ... | 9_6*.md - ... | 8_10*.md - ... | 9_5*.md diff --git a/docs/release_notes/9_7.md b/docs/release_notes/9_7.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..5260b2842e --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/release_notes/9_7.md @@ -0,0 +1,105 @@ +--- +title: Current Release 9.7 +tags: +- 9.7 +- 9.7 release +- Rocky 9.7 +--- + +## Release notes for Rocky Linux 9.7 + +You can find a complete list of most changes in the [upstream release notes found here](https://docs.redhat.com/en/documentation/red_hat_enterprise_linux/9/html/9.7_release_notes/index). + +## Upgrading + +You can upgrade from Rocky Linux 9.x to Rocky Linux 9.7 by running `sudo dnf -y upgrade`. + +!!! Note + + Rocky Linux does not offer an upgrade path from any version of Rocky Linux 8. We recommend that you perform a fresh OS installation to upgrade to Rocky Linux 9.7. + +## Images + +Several images are available, in addition to the standard installation images, including those for cloud and container platforms. + +You can find more information on the artifacts produced by the Cloud Special Interest Group, as well as details on how to get involved, on the [SIG/Cloud Wiki page](https://sig-cloud.rocky.page/). + +### New WSL image + +The introduction of a new WSL image, in addition to the KIWI upgrades, is also here! +This makes it possible to use the normal out-of-box experience, which the store-provided images have: + +- download the image: [x86_64](https://dl.rockylinux.org/pub/rocky/9/images/x86_64/Rocky-9-WSL-Base.latest.x86_64.wsl) or [aarch64](https://dl.rockylinux.org/pub/rocky/9/images/aarch64/Rocky-9-WSL-Base.latest.aarch64.wsl) +- to install run `wsl --install --from-file path/to/file.wsl rocky-wsl-base` or just double-click the wsl file +- the first time the wsl image starts it will ask you to specify a username + +Find further details in the [documentation page](https://docs.rockylinux.org/guides/interoperability/import_rocky_to_wsl/). + +## Installing + +Before installing, [ensure compatibility of your CPU with this procedure!](https://docs.rockylinux.org/gemstones/test_cpu_compat/) + +To install Rocky Linux 9.7, go to the [download page](https://rockylinux.org/download/) and download the version corresponding to your architecture. + +## The Rocky team release highlights + +### New and notable + +## Major changes + +For a complete list of major changes, see the [upstream listing here](https://docs.redhat.com/en/documentation/red_hat_enterprise_linux/9/html/9.7_release_notes/overview#overview-major-changes). + +The highlights and new features of this release are detailed below. + +### Security + +Listed below are security-related highlights in the latest Rocky Linux 9.7 release. For a complete list of security-related changes, see the [upstream link here](https://docs.redhat.com/en/documentation/red_hat_enterprise_linux/9/html/9.7_release_notes/new-features#new-features-security): + +- **cryptographic policies** introduces system-wide post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and contains many improvements for application PQC support. +- **SELinux** now provides additional policy rules that confine `iio-sensor-proxy`, `power-profiles-daemon`, `switcheroo-control`, and `samba-bgqd`. + +### Dynamic programming languages, web, and database servers + +- **Node.js 24** + +### Compilers and development tools + +#### System toolchain components + +- **Glibc 2.34** +- **Annobin 12.98** + +#### Performance tools and debuggers + +- **GDB 16.3** +- **Valgrind 3.25.1** +- **SystemTap 5.3** +- **Dyninst 13.0.0** +- **elfutils 0.193** +- **libabigail 2.8** + +#### Performance monitoring tools + +- **PCP 6.3.7** +- **Grafana 10.2.6** + +#### Compiler toolsets + +- **GCC Toolset 15 including:** + - **GCC 15.1** + - **Binutils 2.44** +- **LLVM Toolset 20.1.8** +- **Rust Toolset 1.88.0** +- **Go Toolset 1.24** + +## Known issues + +As with any release, there are many known issues. Review the [upstream listing](https://docs.redhat.com/en/documentation/red_hat_enterprise_linux/9/html/9.7_release_notes/known-issues) for the complete details on these issues. + +!!! info "Deprecated Software" + + Some Application Streams, which are part of the Rocky Linux 9.7 repositories, will not receive any further updates. This is a regular occurrence that happens with nearly every release. Please make sure that you are using the latest supported version of the software. + +## Reporting bugs + +Please report any bugs you encounter to the [Rocky Linux Bug Tracker](https://bugs.rockylinux.org/). We also welcome you to join our community in any way you wish, be it on our [Forums](https://forums.rockylinux.org), [Mattermost](https://chat.rockylinux.org), [IRC on Libera.Chat](irc://irc.liberachat/rockylinux), [Reddit](https://reddit.com/r/rockylinux), [Mailing Lists](https://lists.resf.org), or any other way you wish to participate! From 544f274f958adc9bad84a12f3e5b433861fca77d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: sspencerwire Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:47:50 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 02/10] Edit 9.7 release notes: * undo some bold formatting that is not necessary * some slight rewording --- docs/release_notes/9_7.md | 38 +++++++++++++++++++------------------- 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+), 19 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/release_notes/9_7.md b/docs/release_notes/9_7.md index 5260b2842e..8891ab087c 100644 --- a/docs/release_notes/9_7.md +++ b/docs/release_notes/9_7.md @@ -55,42 +55,42 @@ The highlights and new features of this release are detailed below. Listed below are security-related highlights in the latest Rocky Linux 9.7 release. For a complete list of security-related changes, see the [upstream link here](https://docs.redhat.com/en/documentation/red_hat_enterprise_linux/9/html/9.7_release_notes/new-features#new-features-security): -- **cryptographic policies** introduces system-wide post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and contains many improvements for application PQC support. -- **SELinux** now provides additional policy rules that confine `iio-sensor-proxy`, `power-profiles-daemon`, `switcheroo-control`, and `samba-bgqd`. +- system-wide cryptographic policies (crypto-policies): post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and contains many improvements for application PQC support. +- SELinux now provides additional policy rules that confine `iio-sensor-proxy`, `power-profiles-daemon`, `switcheroo-control`, and `samba-bgqd`. ### Dynamic programming languages, web, and database servers -- **Node.js 24** +- Node.js 24 ### Compilers and development tools #### System toolchain components -- **Glibc 2.34** -- **Annobin 12.98** +- Glibc 2.34 +- Annobin 12.98 #### Performance tools and debuggers -- **GDB 16.3** -- **Valgrind 3.25.1** -- **SystemTap 5.3** -- **Dyninst 13.0.0** -- **elfutils 0.193** -- **libabigail 2.8** +- GDB 16.3 +- Valgrind 3.25.1 +- SystemTap 5.3 +- Dyninst 13.0.0 +- elfutils 0.193 +- libabigail 2.8 #### Performance monitoring tools -- **PCP 6.3.7** -- **Grafana 10.2.6** +- PCP 6.3.7 +- Grafana 10.2.6 #### Compiler toolsets -- **GCC Toolset 15 including:** - - **GCC 15.1** - - **Binutils 2.44** -- **LLVM Toolset 20.1.8** -- **Rust Toolset 1.88.0** -- **Go Toolset 1.24** +- GCC Toolset 15 including: + - GCC 15.1 + - Binutils 2.44 +- LLVM Toolset 20.1.8 +- Rust Toolset 1.88.0 +- Go Toolset 1.24 ## Known issues From 91bb4396c1504769dcfd82073901ad3102f6c543 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: sspencerwire Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:45:37 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 03/10] Update docs/release_notes/9_7.md Co-authored-by: Lukas Magauer <42647570+lumarel@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/release_notes/9_7.md | 11 ----------- 1 file changed, 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/release_notes/9_7.md b/docs/release_notes/9_7.md index 8891ab087c..5a31c03c39 100644 --- a/docs/release_notes/9_7.md +++ b/docs/release_notes/9_7.md @@ -24,17 +24,6 @@ Several images are available, in addition to the standard installation images, i You can find more information on the artifacts produced by the Cloud Special Interest Group, as well as details on how to get involved, on the [SIG/Cloud Wiki page](https://sig-cloud.rocky.page/). -### New WSL image - -The introduction of a new WSL image, in addition to the KIWI upgrades, is also here! -This makes it possible to use the normal out-of-box experience, which the store-provided images have: - -- download the image: [x86_64](https://dl.rockylinux.org/pub/rocky/9/images/x86_64/Rocky-9-WSL-Base.latest.x86_64.wsl) or [aarch64](https://dl.rockylinux.org/pub/rocky/9/images/aarch64/Rocky-9-WSL-Base.latest.aarch64.wsl) -- to install run `wsl --install --from-file path/to/file.wsl rocky-wsl-base` or just double-click the wsl file -- the first time the wsl image starts it will ask you to specify a username - -Find further details in the [documentation page](https://docs.rockylinux.org/guides/interoperability/import_rocky_to_wsl/). - ## Installing Before installing, [ensure compatibility of your CPU with this procedure!](https://docs.rockylinux.org/gemstones/test_cpu_compat/) From 9b1f61658d8fddab2b7ce1934a462f050e859c9e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: sspencerwire Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:45:57 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 04/10] Update docs/release_notes/9_7.md Co-authored-by: Lukas Magauer <42647570+lumarel@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/release_notes/9_7.md | 5 ----- 1 file changed, 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/release_notes/9_7.md b/docs/release_notes/9_7.md index 5a31c03c39..03462ce54f 100644 --- a/docs/release_notes/9_7.md +++ b/docs/release_notes/9_7.md @@ -67,11 +67,6 @@ Listed below are security-related highlights in the latest Rocky Linux 9.7 relea - elfutils 0.193 - libabigail 2.8 -#### Performance monitoring tools - -- PCP 6.3.7 -- Grafana 10.2.6 - #### Compiler toolsets - GCC Toolset 15 including: From f2b0a15f60ae848215d103274678cd71c12078d0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: sspencerwire Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:46:20 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 05/10] Update docs/release_notes/9_7.md Co-authored-by: Lukas Magauer <42647570+lumarel@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/release_notes/9_7.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/docs/release_notes/9_7.md b/docs/release_notes/9_7.md index 03462ce54f..b773d8fa5d 100644 --- a/docs/release_notes/9_7.md +++ b/docs/release_notes/9_7.md @@ -75,6 +75,7 @@ Listed below are security-related highlights in the latest Rocky Linux 9.7 relea - LLVM Toolset 20.1.8 - Rust Toolset 1.88.0 - Go Toolset 1.24 +- .NET 10.0 ## Known issues From 6263d812e314a0c9680ef1ba192fef24e0b9aeff Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: sspencerwire Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:46:36 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 06/10] Update docs/release_notes/9_7.md Co-authored-by: Lukas Magauer <42647570+lumarel@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/release_notes/9_7.md | 1 - 1 file changed, 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/release_notes/9_7.md b/docs/release_notes/9_7.md index b773d8fa5d..b31313aae4 100644 --- a/docs/release_notes/9_7.md +++ b/docs/release_notes/9_7.md @@ -45,7 +45,6 @@ The highlights and new features of this release are detailed below. Listed below are security-related highlights in the latest Rocky Linux 9.7 release. For a complete list of security-related changes, see the [upstream link here](https://docs.redhat.com/en/documentation/red_hat_enterprise_linux/9/html/9.7_release_notes/new-features#new-features-security): - system-wide cryptographic policies (crypto-policies): post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and contains many improvements for application PQC support. -- SELinux now provides additional policy rules that confine `iio-sensor-proxy`, `power-profiles-daemon`, `switcheroo-control`, and `samba-bgqd`. ### Dynamic programming languages, web, and database servers From 26ef059a09431d9a424aa43ec8274aabdd89135f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: sspencerwire Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:46:54 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 07/10] Update docs/release_notes/9_7.md Co-authored-by: Lukas Magauer <42647570+lumarel@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/release_notes/9_7.md | 10 ++++++++++ 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/release_notes/9_7.md b/docs/release_notes/9_7.md index b31313aae4..f53cd4e2b9 100644 --- a/docs/release_notes/9_7.md +++ b/docs/release_notes/9_7.md @@ -76,6 +76,16 @@ Listed below are security-related highlights in the latest Rocky Linux 9.7 relea - Go Toolset 1.24 - .NET 10.0 +### RL Web Console (Cockpit) + +Cockpit is a web-based interface for managing and monitoring your local system. + +This new release brings an improved UI style based on PatternFly 6. + +#### Image Builder + +Image Builder is now able to create WSL2 and Vagrant (libvirt) images. + ## Known issues As with any release, there are many known issues. Review the [upstream listing](https://docs.redhat.com/en/documentation/red_hat_enterprise_linux/9/html/9.7_release_notes/known-issues) for the complete details on these issues. From 9d5a450dcf7d9dae0d90e85cedb1b864c7335a11 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: sspencerwire Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:47:08 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 08/10] Update docs/release_notes/9_7.md Co-authored-by: Lukas Magauer <42647570+lumarel@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/release_notes/9_7.md | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/release_notes/9_7.md b/docs/release_notes/9_7.md index f53cd4e2b9..c8b78ce82b 100644 --- a/docs/release_notes/9_7.md +++ b/docs/release_notes/9_7.md @@ -69,8 +69,10 @@ Listed below are security-related highlights in the latest Rocky Linux 9.7 relea #### Compiler toolsets - GCC Toolset 15 including: + - GCC 15.1 - Binutils 2.44 + - LLVM Toolset 20.1.8 - Rust Toolset 1.88.0 - Go Toolset 1.24 From 4c149d6eceb68f6071b90569962eaaa70a12291b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: sspencerwire Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:47:22 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 09/10] Update docs/release_notes/9_7.md Co-authored-by: Lukas Magauer <42647570+lumarel@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/release_notes/9_7.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/docs/release_notes/9_7.md b/docs/release_notes/9_7.md index c8b78ce82b..cec68eb52e 100644 --- a/docs/release_notes/9_7.md +++ b/docs/release_notes/9_7.md @@ -49,6 +49,7 @@ Listed below are security-related highlights in the latest Rocky Linux 9.7 relea ### Dynamic programming languages, web, and database servers - Node.js 24 +- Valkey 8 ### Compilers and development tools From c52a56883323c5255f324569609fbcbb0522c8fa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: sspencerwire Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:36:05 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 10/10] Organize the `.pages` file for the release of 10 first --- docs/release_notes/.pages | 3 ++- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/release_notes/.pages b/docs/release_notes/.pages index 5484bbbdc1..32bcc45f16 100644 --- a/docs/release_notes/.pages +++ b/docs/release_notes/.pages @@ -1,8 +1,9 @@ --- nav: - ... | index*.md - - ... | 10_0*.md + - ... | 10_1*.md - ... | 9_7*.md + - ... | 10_0*.md - ... | 9_6*.md - ... | 8_10*.md - ... | 9_5*.md