> Dear Init Freedom Lovers,
>
> Once again the Veteran Unix Admins salute you!
>
> Many of you might remember November 2014 when we announced that
> we were going to fork Debian. Well, we have done exactly that. It
> has been a long process, but now over two years later, we proudly
> present Devuan Jessie 1.0.0 Stable.
>
> There have been no significant bug reports since Devuan Jessie
> RC2 was announced only three weeks ago and the list of release
> critical bugs is now empty. So finally Devuan Jessie Stable is
> ready for release! As promised, this will also be a
> Long-Term-Support (LTS) release. Our team will participate in
> providing patches, security updates, and release upgrades beyond
> the planned lifespan of Debian Jessie.
>
> A lot of appreciation has been coming our way in the last few
> weeks. And now with this Stable release we anticipate that even
> the most skeptical among private and enterprise users will
> finally be ready to jump on the Devuan train.
>
> Devuan Jessie 1.0.0 Stable is a major milestone in the new path
> drawn by the Devuan project and its development has provided an
> opportunity to lay down a strong foundation for the Devuan
> community. In the last two years we have put in place a powerful
> infrastructure to support the development and growth of Devuan,
> which now includes:
>
> - Source management <https://git.devuan.org>
> - Continuous integration <https://ci.devuan.org>
> - Bug tracking <https://bugs.devuan.org>
> - User forum <https://dev1galaxy.org>
> - Package statistics and analysis <https://popcon.devuan.org>
>
> During the Jessie release cycle we have strenghtened and
> optimised these services and also migrated to more powerful
> hardware to cope with the increased loads we have experienced.
>
> The ambitious plan to provide a no-nonsense universal GNU+Linux
> distribution does not stop here - it extends beyond this release.
>
> Our main development efforts will now turn to Devuan ASCII (Minor
> Planet #3568), which will be the next stable release. We are
> confident that the preliminary ASCII ISOs could be available for
> testing soon. Beyond ASCII - the saga of Beowulf (Minor Planet
> #38086) appropriately mirrors the path we have taken. :^)
>
> Please find below instructions to try out or install Devuan
> Jessie 1.0.0 Stable on your computer and to upgrade from Debian
> 7 (Wheezy) or Debian 8 (Jessie). If you are already using Devuan
> Jessie RC2, a simple `apt-get update && apt-get upgrade` will be
> enough to get the latest updates.
>
>
> ## Download (for new installs)
>
> Official Devuan images are distributed via the website
> <https://files.devuan.org>
>
> To ease the load on our bandwidth we kindly ask you to use one of
> the following mirrors
>
> - <https://mirror.leaseweb.com/devuan>
> - <https://ftp.nluug.nl/pub/os/Linux/distr/devuan/>
> - <https://devuan.c3l.lu>
> - <https://devuan.4isp.it>
> - <https://mirror.math.princeton.edu/pub/devuan/>
> - <https://xoreaxeax.de/files.devuan.org/>
> - <https://mirror.alpix.eu/devuan/>
> - <https://devuan.smallinnovations.nl>
> - <http://devuan.ksx4system.net>
> - <http://tux.rainside.sk/devuan>
> - <http://neo900.files.dev-1.org>
> - <http://devuan.mirror.k0nsl.org/>
> - <http://mirror.alpix.eu/devuan/>
> - <http://devuan.smallinnovations.nl>
> - ftp://mirror.leaseweb.com/devuan
> - ftp://ftp.nluug.nl/pub/os/Linux/distr/devuan
> - rsync: mirror.leaseweb.com::devuan
> - rsync: ftp.nluug.nl::devuan
> - rsync: mirror.alpix.eu::devuan
>
> Note: For off-line installations we recommend using the DVD image
> or the live images, not the /installer-iso images. For on-line
> installations please use the NETINST images.
>
> (The use of the CD image is not recommended, since the iso does
> not contain enough applications to make it useful in any off-line
> circumstance.)
>
> All files offered for download come with their SHA256 hash to
> check the integrity (either in the `SHA256SUMS` or in the .sha
> files) and with a cryptographic signature made using GnuPG by one
> of the Devuan developers in charge of the build, included as .asc
> file.
>
> An understanding of Devuan's script-friendly file naming scheme and
> directory structure will help you find what you need:
> <https://devuan.org/os/filenaming>
>
> ## Upgrade (for existing installations)
>
> Devuan Jessie Stable can be adopted as a flawless upgrade path from
> both Debian 7 (Wheezy) and Debian 8 (Jessie). This is a main goal for
> the Devuan Jessie stable release and has proven to be a very stable
> operation every time it has been performed. Detailed installation and
> upgrade instructions are available including translations:
> <https://devuan.org/os/documentation/dev1fanboy/>
>
> The Devuan Apt package repositories are:
>
> ```
> deb http://auto.mirror.devuan.org/merged jessie main
> deb http://auto.mirror.devuan.org/merged jessie-updates main
> deb http://auto.mirror.devuan.org/merged jessie-security main
> ```
>
> We provide access to our package repository also via Tor:
>
> ```
> deb tor+http://devuanfwojg73k6r.onion/merged jessie main
> deb tor+http://devuanfwojg73k6r.onion/merged jessie-updates main
> deb tor+http://devuanfwojg73k6r.onion/merged jessie-security main
> ```
>
> After **replacing** Debian's package sources with the ones above, run:
>
> ```
> apt-get update
> apt-get install devuan-keyring
> apt-get dist-upgrade
> ```
>
> Then proceed with a reboot, which will keep `sysvinit` as init or
> revert to it in case the machine was running Debian Jessie.
>
> Additional package repositories are available, but considered
> experimental:
>
> ```
> deb http://auto.mirror.devuan.org/merged jessie-backports main
> deb http://auto.mirror.devuan.org/merged jessie-proposed-updates main
> deb http://auto.mirror.devuan.org/devuan jessie-proposed main
> deb http://auto.mirror.devuan.org/devuan experimental main
> ```
>
> ## Distributions based on Devuan
>
> In chronological order of appearance:
>
> - Gnuinos <http://gnuinos.org> (linux-libre 100% free, FSF review pending)
> - Refracta <http://www.ibiblio.org/refracta>
> - Exe GNU/Linux <http://exegnulinux.net>
> - Nelum-dev1 <https://sourceforge.net/projects/nelum-dev1>
> - Star <https://sourceforge.net/projects/linnix>
> - EterTICs <https://gnuetertics.org>
> - MIYO <https://sourceforge.net/projects/miyolinux/>
> - heads <https://heads.dyne.org> (linux-libre 100% free, FSF review pending)
> - Dowse <http://dowse.eu/>
> - good-life-linux <https://sourceforge.net/projects/good-life-linux/>
> - Crowz <https://sourceforge.net/projects/crowz>
> - Vuu-do <http://www.mrgreenjeans.net/vuudo>
>
> Please contact us on the #devuan-dev IRC channel (freenode) or at
> <https://dev1galaxy.org/viewforum.php?id=9> to have your Devuan
> derivative included in the list.
>
> ## Anyone can help Devuan!
>
> Devuan is a large endeavor involving people of all ages, from
> different countries, with a rainbow of skills and interests. Anyone
> can contribute to ensure that Devuan maintains its role as a stable
> and reliable universal operating system. Feedback is essential for
> Devuan to grow and prosper. Here are some ways you can help:
>
> - Report a bug
> If you think you have found a bug in a Devuan package, please
> report it to <https://bugs.devuan.org>, either by using the
> `reportbug` tool or directly via email
>
> - Fix a bug
> If you think you know how to fix an existing bug, please report
> the solution in the corresponding page on
> https://bugs.devuan.org, or, better, roll-up your sleeves,
> implement the fix, and get in touch with the development team
> on IRC (`#devuan-dev` on freenode) to have your patch included
> in the official repos
>
> - Share the love
> If you like and appreciate Devuan, please spread the word by
> sharing your experience, providing a review, making a video of
> Devuan at work, or explaining how Devuan is making your life
> easier/better/happier. You can also follow:
> [@DevuanOrg]<https://twitter.com/DevuanOrg> on Twitter
>
> - How can we improve?
> If you have comments about the website and/or other public
> aspects of Devuan, please get in touch (contact Jaromil
> <jaromil@???> or golinux <golinux@???>)
>
> ## Devuan has a _wishlist_!
>
> As we grow, the need for community participation and hardware and
> financial support increases. Here are some suggestions that will
> help move us along:
>
> - Maintain a package
> If you would like a package to be included in Devuan, please
> consider joining the development team by taking charge of
> packaging and maintaining it. This documentation will guide you
> through the process:
> <https://dev1galaxy.org/viewtopic.php?id=549>
>
> - Donate a hosted machine (bare metal)
> If you or your company can host a machine that we can use, with
> root access, as part of our online service infrastructure, we'd
> be very grateful. We plan to strenghten our online presence
> with a revamped core infrastructure plan between 2017 and 2018
> so this is the time to step forward. We can well consider this
> as sponsorship.
>
> - Host a mirror
> Have extra bandwidth? Please consider hosting a mirror of
> Devuan images/repos. Get in touch with Devuan developers on IRC
> at (`#devuan-dev` on freenode) to discuss details
>
> - Build a local community
> Devuan encourages multi-lingual support and localized
> groups. Consider setting up additional support options on the
> dev1galaxy forum or an email list or IRC channel etc., in your
> native language. Here are some suggestions to get you started:
> <https://dev1galaxy.org/viewtopic.php?pid=1498#p1498>
>
> - Translate language packs for FluxBB
> This contribution would allow local communities to use the
> dev1galaxy.org forum in their native language. So far Polish,
> Italian, Swedish and Croation are in process. See:
> <https://dev1galaxy.org/viewtopic.php?pid=1528>
>
> - Contribute RTFM stuff
> Documentation and/or translations in any language are needed.
> Contributions could go into
> <https://git.devuan.org/groups/devuan-doc> or
> <https://dev1galaxy.org/viewforum.php?id=7>
>
> - Sponsor the cost of a dedicated server (from ~50$/month/server)
> (contact devs on `#devuan-dev`)
>
> - Donate an ARM development board (50$-100$)
> (contact parazyd <parazyd@???> / `#devuan-arm`)
>
> - Donate an ARM or ARM64 build host (50$-200$)
> (contact parazyd <parazyd@???> / `#devuan-arm`)
>
> - Donate a MIPS board (50$-200$)
> (contact parazyd <parazyd@???>)
>
> - Donate PowerPC/Sparc hardware for build/development
> (contact devs on `#devuan-dev`)
>
> - Or you can always make a one-time or recurring donation of any
> amount. Please visit: <https://devuan.org/os/donate> where you
> can also see the current Devuan financial reports.
>
> ## Thanks
>
> As our journey led by world-class experts, supporters, enthusiasts,
> and donors continues, we acknowledge with heartfelt thanks and
> appreciation each and every one of you who has participated in the
> process. Working together we have made Devuan a reliable universal
> distribution, as well as a friendly, collaborative community.
>
> A special thanks goes to the Dyne.org Foundation for facilitating the
> birth of Devuan and sustaining its development and to Franco (nextime)
> Lanza and Denis (Jaromil) Roio, the public advocates for init freedom
> who persisted against all odds.
>
> And last but not least, thanks to our team of intrepid
> [Devuan developers](https://devuan.org/os/team)
> who have successfully forged Devuan GNU+Linux into a world-class
> base universal distribution.
>
> ## Community
>
> The source of all Devuan packages can be found on
> <https://git.devuan.org>
>
> Devuan Bug Tracking System is at <https://bugs.devuan.org>
>
> Devuan Popularity Contest is at <https://popcorn.devuan.org>
>
> Devuan's web forum is at <https://dev1galaxy.org>
>
> IRC channels: `#devuan`, `#devuan-arm`, `#debianfork`, `#devuan-dev`,
> `#devuan-www`, `#devuan-fr`, and perhaps even more on freenode.net
>
> Announce mailinglist (low traffic, only release announcements)
> <https://mailinglists.dyne.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/devuan-announce>
>
> Discussion mailinglist (high volume traffic)
> <https://mailinglists.dyne.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/dng>
>
>
> ## Enterprise support
>
> Some of the world-class experts behind Devuan are now ready to provide
> enterprise-level support and customised builds of Devuan derivatives,
> crafted with great attention and love for details.
>
> In particular two companies, one in New Zealand (Centurion Computer
> Technology) and one in Amsterdam (Dyne Solutions) are willing to
> extend their offer to new customers interested in adopting Devuan as a
> base distribution for embedded devices or cloud images or any other
> use for which a certified build of Devuan can be a solution.
>
> Plans are there to provide at competitive cost a custom, certified
> image of this GNU+Linux based distribution, running ad-hoc software
> with certified updates and a privilege escalation model that is
> hard-coded and leaves no space for surprises.
>
>
> ## Related projects
>
> Here is a short list of projects which use Devuan as a base OS for
> their research and development:
>
> - Dowse - the IoT awareness Hub which won the ISOC NL Innovation prize
> 2016 is based on Devuan and just released its 1.0 beta:
> <https://dowse.eu>
>
> - DECODE - An R&D project on data sovereignty and blockchain
> technology financed by the EU Commission is based on Devuan:
> <https://decodeproject.eu>
>
> - heads - a live distro focused on privacy, security, and freedoms,
> experimenting with Devuan Ascii, and having a workshop this July @
> <http://2017.rmll.info>: <https://heads.dyne.org>
>
>
> ## Init Freedom
>
> Devuan is about choice. We think people should be able to choose
> whether to use a GNU+Linux system with or without systemd.
>
> Devuan decided to fork not only the base distribution, but also its
> governance, because Debian has made it difficult to avoid systemd as
> init, entangling the system with unnecessary dependencies and did so
> despite widespread community concern. We encourage potential Devuan
> users who wish to install systemd to use Debian's installer, Debian's
> packages and Debian's mailing lists, all available directly from
> Debian's mirrors.
>
> Devuan is the Debian that was and could have been. Our goal is to
> provide a viable and sustainable alternative. It is a new path,
> nurtured with your help and support.
>
> happy hacking ;^)
>
>
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