Rocky Linux 9.8 released
Rocky Linux 9.8 drops today and pushes existing nine.x systems forward with a straightforward dnf upgrade while demanding fresh installs for anyone still running version eight. The release leans heavily into cryptographic readiness, shipping OpenSSH 9.9, post-quantum algorithm support in GnuTLS and p11-kit, and automated LUKS volume encryption through Clevis. Kernel updates bring sharper performance tracing, broader hardware driver coverage, and more reliable crash dumps for encrypted storage, while the developer stack jumps to GCC 15, Rust 1.92, Go 1.26, and modern database streams like PostgreSQL 18 and MariaDB 11.8. Administrators should verify third-party module compatibility before applying the update and retire any deprecated application streams that just lost their security patches.
Rocky Linux 9.8 released
Rocky Linux 9.8 has been released, providing an upgrade path for existing 9.x systems via a simple dnf upgrade, while those on version eight must perform a fresh installation. The release emphasizes cryptographic readiness, featuring updated components like OpenSSH 9.9 and automated LUKS volume encryption through Clevis, alongside improvements in kernel performance and hardware support. Key developer tools have been modernized, with updates to databases and programming languages, ensuring production environments remain current and efficient. Administrators are advised to check third-party module compatibility and remove deprecated streams to maintain system security and performance
