[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-almalinux-10-2-9-8-new-stacks-en":3,"article-related-almalinux-10-2-9-8-new-stacks-en":30,"series-model-release-c0a75c39-08f6-4547-907d-9b6bd743fba6":83},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"content":7,"summary":8,"source":9,"source_url":10,"author":11,"image_url":12,"cover_image":12,"category":13,"language":14,"translated_content":11,"related_article_id":15,"keywords":16,"key_takeaways":22,"views":26,"created_at":27,"published_at":28,"topic_cluster_id":29},"c0a75c39-08f6-4547-907d-9b6bd743fba6","almalinux-10-2-9-8-new-stacks-en","AlmaLinux 10.2 and 9.8 add newer stacks","\u003Cp data-speakable=\"summary\">AlmaLinux released versions 10.2 and 9.8 with newer language, database, and security packages.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>AlmaLinux has shipped two point releases at once: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falmalinux.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AlmaLinux OS 10.2\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Falmalinux.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AlmaLinux OS 9.8\u003C\u002Fa>. The headline items are easy to spot: kernel 6.12.0-211.7.3.el10_2 for 10.2, Python 3.14, PostgreSQL 18, MariaDB 11.8, and updated compiler and security tooling.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That matters because AlmaLinux is still one of the clearest options for people who want a RHEL-compatible system without paying \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fnews\u002Fibm-red-hat-5b-open-source-ai-security-en\">Red Hat\u003C\u002Fa> subscription costs. If you run servers, build containers, or maintain internal platforms, these releases are less about flashy features and more about keeping pace with the software stack your applications already expect.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ctable>\u003Cthead>\u003Ctr>\u003Cth>Release\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Notable version details\u003C\u002Fth>\u003Cth>Why it matters\u003C\u002Fth>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Fthead>\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>AlmaLinux 10.2\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>kernel 6.12.0-211.7.3.el10_2, Python 3.14, PostgreSQL 18, MariaDB 11.8\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Newer runtime and database packages for modern workloads\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>AlmaLinux 9.8\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Point update for the 9.x line\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Stability-focused refresh for existing deployments\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Release date\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>May 26, 2026\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003Ctd>Signals a synchronized update across both supported branches\u003C\u002Ftd>\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\u003Ch2>What AlmaLinux is updating in 10.2\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>The 10.2 release is the more interesting of the two if you care about current language and database versions. Python 3.14 is a big step for developers who want newer interpreter features and a longer runway before they have to plan another migration. PostgreSQL 18 and MariaDB 11.8 also tell you where AlmaLinux wants this release to land: in production environments that need newer upstream packages without moving away from an enterprise Linux base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cfigure class=\"my-6\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fxxdpdyhzhpamafnrdkyq.supabase.co\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Fcovers\u002Finline-1780291078324-zvey.png\" alt=\"AlmaLinux 10.2 and 9.8 add newer stacks\" class=\"rounded-xl w-full\" loading=\"lazy\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>AlmaLinux also calls out improved security and updated compiler toolsets. That combination is usually what enterprise users want from a point release: fewer surprises, newer build tools, and a security posture that tracks upstream fixes closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Kernel: 6.12.0-211.7.3.el10_2\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Python: 3.14\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>PostgreSQL: 18\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>MariaDB: 11.8\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2>Why 9.8 still matters\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>It is easy to focus on the newer major line, but 9.8 is the release many teams will actually touch first. A point update in a mature enterprise branch usually means bug fixes, security patches, and package refreshes without forcing the migration work that comes with a major version jump. For organizations that have already standardized on the 9.x line, that is the practical win.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>AlmaLinux’s release strategy also gives admins a choice between staying on a conservative branch and testing the newer one on smaller systems first. That is useful in mixed fleets, where one set of machines runs customer-facing services and another handles build jobs, CI, or internal tooling.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cblockquote>“Enterprise Linux is about stability, predictability, and security,” said Jack Wallen in a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zdnet.com\u002Farticle\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ZDNET\u003C\u002Fa> piece on Linux administration priorities.\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\u003Ch2>How this compares with the usual enterprise Linux update\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>Point releases in enterprise Linux are often judged less by novelty and more by package freshness. AlmaLinux 10.2 checks the boxes that matter to developers: a newer kernel, a newer Python runtime, and current database versions. That is more useful than a long list of cosmetic changes that nobody notices after the first login.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cfigure class=\"my-6\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fxxdpdyhzhpamafnrdkyq.supabase.co\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Fcovers\u002Finline-1780291075018-5fwl.png\" alt=\"AlmaLinux 10.2 and 9.8 add newer stacks\" class=\"rounded-xl w-full\" loading=\"lazy\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>Compared with a distro that only ships security backports, AlmaLinux is trying to keep the user-facing stack current while still staying compatible with the RHEL family. That balance is hard to get right, and it is why point releases like this get attention from teams that build software, not just teams that maintain operating systems.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>10.2 adds Python 3.14, while 9.8 stays on the established 9.x line\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>10.2 includes PostgreSQL 18 and MariaDB 11.8 for newer database deployments\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Both releases keep the enterprise Linux update model: refresh packages, preserve compatibility\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>The release announcement was published on May 26, 2026\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Ch2>What developers and admins should do next\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp>If you manage AlmaLinux in production, the next step is simple: check which branch your workloads are on, then test the new point release in staging before rolling it out. The 10.2 package set is especially relevant for teams that compile code, ship Python services, or depend on current PostgreSQL features. The 9.8 release is the safer patch cycle for systems that should stay where they are.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For teams deciding between branches, the real question is not whether the new release is better in the abstract. It is whether your apps need newer runtimes now or whether a conservative maintenance update is enough. That decision will shape upgrade timing, container base images, and how much QA work you need before the next maintenance window.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For more Linux release coverage, see \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fnews\u002Flinux-app-release-roundup-may-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Linux App Release Roundup (May 2026)\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fnews\u002Fdistribution-release-nixos-26-05\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Distribution Release: NixOS 26.05\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>My read: AlmaLinux 10.2 is the release to watch if you build software or maintain modern services, while 9.8 is the one you install when stability matters more than newer package versions. The next question is whether your production images should stay pinned to 9.x for another cycle or start validating 10.2 before the next quarterly upgrade window.\u003C\u002Fp>","AlmaLinux released 10.2 and 9.8, adding newer compilers, Python 3.14, PostgreSQL 18, MariaDB 11.8, and security updates.","www.linuxconsultant.org","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.linuxconsultant.org\u002Fdistribution-release-almalinux-os-10-2-and-9-8\u002F",null,"https:\u002F\u002Fxxdpdyhzhpamafnrdkyq.supabase.co\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Fcovers\u002Finline-1780291078324-zvey.png","model-release","en","893178f1-7aba-4a0c-a3cf-1812c9d3283e",[17,18,19,20,21],"AlmaLinux","enterprise Linux","Python 3.14","PostgreSQL 18","MariaDB 11.8",[23,24,25],"AlmaLinux released both 10.2 and 9.8 on May 26, 2026.","10.2 adds Python 3.14, PostgreSQL 18, MariaDB 11.8, and kernel 6.12.0-211.7.3.el10_2.","9.8 is the safer maintenance update for teams staying on the 9.x 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