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On 09/22/2014 12:33 PM, Zacharias Mitzelos wrote:<br>
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> Here is a draft. Feel free to make any changes!<br>
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> Zacharias<br>
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><br>
><br>
> The Fedora 21 alpha release has arrived, with a preview of
the latest free and open source technology under development. Take
a peek inside!<br>
><br>
> <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://fedoraproject.org/get-prerelease">http://fedoraproject.org/get-prerelease</a><br>
><br>
><br>
> *** What is the Alpha Release? ***<br>
><br>
><br>
> The Alpha release contains all the exciting features of
Fedora 21's products in a form that anyone can help test. This
testing, guided by the Fedora QA team, helps us target and
identify bugs. When these bugs are fixed, we make a Beta release
available. A Beta release is code-complete and bears a very strong
resemblance to the third and final release. The final release of
Fedora 21 is expected in November.<br>
><br>
> We need your help to make Fedora 21 the best release yet, so
please take some time to download and try out the Alpha and make
sure the things that are important to you are working. If you find
a bug, please report it – every bug you uncover is a chance to
improve the experience for millions of Fedora users worldwide.
Together, we can make Fedora a rock-solid distribution. Together,
we can make Fedora a rock-solid distribution. We have a culture of
coordinating new features and pushing fixes upstream as much as
feasible and your feedback will help improve not only Fedora but
Linux and free software on the whole. At the end of this
announcement you can find more information on how to help.<br>
><br>
><br>
> == Changes ==<br>
><br>
> Fedora prides itself on bringing cutting-edge technologies to
users ofopen source software around the world, and this release
continues thattradition. No matter what you do, Fedora 21 has the
tools you need tohelp you get things done.<br>
><br>
> To see how Fedora 21 is evolving from Fedora 20, see the
acceptedchanges here:<br>
><br>
> <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Releases/2">http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Releases/2</a>
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Releases/21/ChangeSet"><http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Releases/21/ChangeSet></a>1
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Releases/21/ChangeSet"><http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Releases/21/ChangeSet></a>/ChangeSet
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Releases/21/ChangeSet"><http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Releases/21/ChangeSet></a><br>
><br>
><br>
> == Fedora.Next and Fedora 21 Products ==<br>
><br>
> As part of the Fedora.next initiative, Fedora 21 will boast
three products: cloud, server, and workstation.<br>
><br>
><br>
><br>
> === Fedora 21 Base ===<br>
><br>
> Each of the products will build on the "base" set of packages
for Fedora. For instance, each product will use the same packages
for the kernel, RPM, Yum, systemd, Anaconda, and so forth.<br>
><br>
> The Base Working Group develops the standard platform for all
Fedora products, which includes the installer, compose tools, and
basic platform for the other products. Base is not a full product
intended for use on its own, but to be kept as a small, stable
platform for other products to build on.<br>
><br>
><br>
> === Fedora 21 Cloud ===<br>
><br>
> The Fedora Cloud Working Group and Special Interest Group
(SIG) has been busy leading up to Fedora 21. Cloud is now a
top-level product for Fedora 21, and will include images for use
in private cloud environments like OpenStack, as well as AMIs for
use on Amazon, and a new image streamlined for running Docker
containers.<br>
><br>
> ==== Modular Kernel Packaging for Cloud ====<br>
><br>
> Space is precious, and there's little reason to include any
kernel modules that aren't used in the cloud. As part of the work
for Fedora 21, the cloud SIG and kernel team split the kernel into
two packages. One package contains the minimum modules for running
in a virtualized environment, the other contains the larger set of
modules for a more general installation.<br>
><br>
> ==== Fedora Atomic Host ====<br>
><br>
> In early April, Red Hat announced Project Atomic, an effort
to provide the tools and patterns for a streamlined operating
system to run Docker containers. The Fedora 21 release will be the
first to offer an "Atomic" host for Fedora, which includes a
minimal set of packages and an image composed with rpm-ostree.<br>
><br>
> While using the same RPMs as other Fedora offerings, the
Atomic host will allow users to roll back updates (if necessary)
as one atomic unit -- making update management much easier.<br>
><br>
> For users and organizations looking to run Docker containers,
the Atomic host will be ideal.<br>
><br>
><br>
> === Fedora 21 Server ===<br>
><br>
> The Fedora Server product is a common base platform that is
meant to run featured application stacks, which are produced,
tested, and distributed by the Server Working Group. Want to use
Fedora as a Web server, file server, database server, or platform
for an Infrastructure-as-a-Service? Fedora 21 Server is for you.<br>
><br>
> ==== Fedora Server Management Features ====<br>
><br>
> The Fedora Server product introduces new Server management
features aimed at making it easier to install discrete
infrastructure services. The Fedora Server will introduce three
new technologies in Fedora to handle this task, rolekit, Cockpit
and OpenLMI.<br>
><br>
> * Rolekit is a Role deployment and management toolkit that
provides a consistent interface to administrators to install and
configure all the packages needed to implement a specific server
role.<br>
><br>
> * Cockpit is a user interface for configuring and monitoring
your server<br>
> or servers. It is accessible remotely via a web browser.<br>
><br>
> * OpenLMI is a remote management system built atop DMTF-CIM.
It can be used for scripting management functions across many
machines as well as querying for capabilities and monitoring for
system events.<br>
><br>
> ==== Domain Controller Server Role ====<br>
><br>
> As part of the server role offerings available for Fedora 21,
the server product ships with a role deployment mechanism. One of
the roles offered in 21 is the Domain Controller Service.<br>
><br>
> * The Domain Controller Service packages up the freeIPA
integrated Identity and Authentication solution for Linux/UNIX
networked environments. A FreeIPA server provides centralized
authentication, authorization and account information by storing
data about user, groups, hosts and other objects necessary to
manage the security aspects of a network of computers.<br>
><br>
><br>
> === Fedora 21 Workstation ===<br>
><br>
> The Fedora Workstation product is a reliable, user-friendly,
and powerful operating system for laptops and PC hardware. Fedora
21 Workstation is aimed at providing a platform for development of
server side and client applications that is attractive to
developers of all stripes. Whether you're a student or hobbyist,
or a developer working in a corporate environment, Fedora
Workstation is for you.<br>
><br>
> ==== Latest GNOME ====<br>
><br>
> Fedora 21 Workstation includes the latest GNOME desktop.
Fedora 21 is tracking GNOME 3.14, which is due to be released in
late September. GNOME 3.14 includes many new features such as
integration of Picasaweb and DNLA media server support in GNOME
Photos, a new game called Hitori similar to Sudoku, and much more.<br>
><br>
> ==== DevAssistant ====<br>
><br>
> Fedora 21 Worsktation includes the new DevAssistant tool by
default. DevAssistant helps developers set up environments for
their projects, so they can concentrate on writing code. For more
information on DevAssistant, visit the website at
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://devassistant.org">http://devassistant.org</a> <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="http://devassistant.org/"><http://devassistant.org/></a>.<br>
><br>
><br>
> == Issues and Details ==<br>
><br>
> This is an alpha release. As such, we expect that you may
encounter bugs or missing features. To report issues encountered
during testing, contact the Fedora QA team via the test mailing
list orin #fedora-qa on freenode.<br>
><br>
><br>
> As testing progresses, common issues are tracked on the
Fedora wiki:<br>
> <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Common_F20_bugs">https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Common_F20_bugs</a><br>
><br>
><br>
> For tips on reporting a bug effectively, read "How to File a
BugReport:" <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/How_to_file_a_bug_report">http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/How_to_file_a_bug_report</a>
.<br>
><br>
><br>
> You can join the Fedora QA team mailing list here:<br>
> <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://lists.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/test">https://lists.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/test</a><br>
><br>
><br>
> == Note on performance ==<br>
><br>
> Fedora development releases use a kernel with extra debug
informationto help us understand and resolve issues faster;
however, this can havea significant impact on performance. Refer
to the kernel debug strategy page for more details:<br>
><br>
> <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/KernelDebugStrategy">https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/KernelDebugStrategy</a><br>
><br>
> You can boot with slub_debug=- or use the kernel from
nodebugrepository to disable the extra debug info.<br>
><br>
><br>
> *** Contributing ***<br>
><br>
> There are many ways to contribute beyond bug reporting. You
can helptranslate software and content, test and give feedback on
softwareupdates, write and edit documentation, design and do
artwork, help withall sorts of promotional activities, and package
free software for useby millions of Fedora users worldwide. To get
started, visit:<br>
> <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://join.fedoraproject.org">http://join.fedoraproject.org</a>
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="http://join.fedoraproject.org/"><http://join.fedoraproject.org/></a><br>
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I don't like the "Fedora Base" section. It provides an implication
that there is a "Fedora Base" product, and maybe-kinda sets an
expectation that users will have some sort of package selection UI,
which afaik doesn't exist in any of the media we ship - unless you
get a product netinstall and manually append a repo argument at
boot.<br>
<br>
I suggest removing the " === Fedora Base === " line so the content
of that section exists as a continuation of the previous paragraph,
and perhaps omitting the paragraph about the Base WG completely. I
have the utmost respect and appreciation for their work, but
describing organizational structure and internal division of
responsibility doesn't seem right for a product release
announcement.<br>
<br>
- -- <br>
- -- Pete Travis<br>
- Fedora Docs Project Leader<br>
- 'randomuser' on freenode<br>
- <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:immanetize@fedoraproject.org">immanetize@fedoraproject.org</a><br>
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