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Re: ip token set command ? 11 days ago

From Natanael Copa to ~alpine/users

On Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:29:42 +0100
Jerome Marc <marcjero@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> I would like to set a token (static suffix) for an IPv6 address.
> I use dhcpv6 with a static address at the moment but I want to simplify
> things and remove dhcpv6.
> 
> The ip token cli doesn't seem to be supported in Alpine. Is there any
> additional package I may install to get this feature ?
> 
> Thank you.

Alpine 3.21.0 released 30 days ago

From Natanael Copa to ~alpine/announce

We are pleased to announce the release of Alpine Linux 3.21.0, the first in
the v3.21 stable series.

Highlights
----------

* Linux kernel [6.12](https://kernelnewbies.org/Linux_6.12)
* GCC [14](https://gcc.gnu.org/gcc-14/changes.html)
* LLVM [19](https://releases.llvm.org/19.1.0/docs/ReleaseNotes.html)
* Node.js (lts) [22.11](https://nodejs.org/en/blog/release/v22.11.0)
* Rust [1.83](https://blog.rust-lang.org/2024/11/28/Rust-1.83.0.html)
* Crystal [1.14](https://github.com/crystal-lang/crystal/releases/tag/1.14.0)
* GNOME [47](https://release.gnome.org/47/)
* Go [1.23](https://go.dev/blog/go1.23)

Re: nic hotplug ip renewal a month ago

From Natanael Copa to ~alpine/users

On Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:59:14 +0100
daggs <daggs@gmx.com> wrote:

> Greetings,
> 
> I have this interface file:
> auto lo
> iface lo inet loopback
> 
> allow-hotplug vnet0
> iface vnet0 inet dhcp
> 
> when vnet0 get visible, there is no ip assignment, so I wrote a script that tries to run ifup on the adapter and when it success, it bails out.
> thing is, after the lease time is over (~10 hours of lease), the nic looses the ip, how can I configure the lease to be renewed when needed?

Alpine 3.17.10, 3.18.9, 3.19.4, 3.20.3 released 3 months ago

From Natanael Copa to ~alpine/announce

The Alpine Linux project is pleased to announce the immediate
availability of new stable releases:

- 3.17.10 - https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/log/?h=v3.17.10
- 3.18.9 - https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/log/?h=v3.18.9
- 3.19.4 - https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/log/?h=v3.19.4
- 3.20.3 - https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/log/?h=v3.20.3

Those releases contains various security fixes including a fix for OpenSSL
CVE-2024-6119 (https://security.alpinelinux.org/vuln/CVE-2024-6119).

Re: Alpine Linux on UFS Drive 3 months ago

From Natanael Copa to ~alpine/users

On Thu, 5 Sep 2024 09:37:39 -0400
Evan J <ev5unleash@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Everyone,
> 
> I hope all is well!
> 
> I've spun up a VM of Alpine Linux and so far I'm loving it! It's a breath
> of fresh air to run a slim flavour of Linux!
> 
> That being said, I'm trying to install it onto a Minisforum S100 to act as
> a small server. However, I'm running into issues with the UFS storage on
> this device. The install will work fine, however, the server will fail to
> mount the root partition and fail into the emergency shell. I have

Alpine 3.17.9, 3.18.8 and 3.19.3 released 5 months ago

From Natanael Copa to ~alpine/announce

The Alpine Linux project is pleased to announce the immediate
availability of new stable releases:

- 3.17.9: https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/log/?h=v3.17.9
- 3.18.8: https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/log/?h=v3.18.8
- 3.19.3: https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/log/?h=v3.19.3

Those releases contains various security fixes including a fix for
OpenSSL CVE-2024-5535[1].

[1]: https://security.alpinelinux.org/vuln/CVE-2024-5535

Alpine Linux 3.20.2 released 5 months ago

From Natanael Copa to ~alpine/announce

We are pleased to announce the release of Alpine Linux 3.20.2, a
maintenance release of the 3.20 series. This release includes various
bug fixes and security updates, including a security fix with low
severity for OpenSSL CVE-2024-5535.

https://security.alpinelinux.org/vuln/CVE-2024-5535

The full lists of changes can be found in the git log[1].

[1]: https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/log/?h=v3.20.2

Git Shortlog
------------

Re: unable to write to dev node 6 months ago

From Natanael Copa to ~alpine/users

On Thu, 4 Jul 2024 18:17:55 +0200
daggs <daggs@gmx.com> wrote:

> > > Greeting,
> > >
> > > I'm trying to debug a bug under alpine linux when it comes to session based libvirt vms.
> > > when starting a vm that has a virt nic binded to a bridge, I get this error: Unable to create tap device vnet0: Operation not permitted
> > > I've looked into the code of libvirt and narrowed it down to this func: virNetDevTapCreate
> > > I've taken the relevant code to a side file for testing, there is the code I use:
> > > # include <linux/if.h>
> > > # include <linux/if_tun.h>    /* IFF_TUN, IFF_NO_PI */
> > > #include <stddef.h>
> > > #include <stdlib.h>
> > > # include <sys/ioctl.h>

Re: unable to write to dev node 6 months ago

From Natanael Copa to ~alpine/users

On Thu, 4 Jul 2024 16:15:46 +0200
daggs <daggs@gmx.com> wrote:

> Greeting,
> 
> I'm trying to debug a bug under alpine linux when it comes to session based libvirt vms.
> when starting a vm that has a virt nic binded to a bridge, I get this error: Unable to create tap device vnet0: Operation not permitted
> I've looked into the code of libvirt and narrowed it down to this func: virNetDevTapCreate
> I've taken the relevant code to a side file for testing, there is the code I use:
> # include <linux/if.h>
> # include <linux/if_tun.h>    /* IFF_TUN, IFF_NO_PI */
> #include <stddef.h>
> #include <stdlib.h>
> # include <sys/ioctl.h>

Alpine 3.17.8, 3.18.7 and 3.19.2 released 6 months ago

From Natanael Copa to ~alpine/announce

The Alpine Linux project is pleased to announce the immediate
availability of new stable releases:

- 3.17.8 (https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/log/?h=v3.17.8)
- 3.18.7 (https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/log/?h=v3.18.7)
- 3.19.2 (https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/log/?h=v3.19.2)

Those releases contains various security fixes including fixes for:

## OpenSSL

- CVE-2024-2511 (https://security.alpinelinux.org/vuln/CVE-2024-2511)
- CVE-2024-4603 (https://security.alpinelinux.org/vuln/CVE-2024-4603)