INFRA Signal 171
Resigning from Arch Linux
WHY IT MATTERS
Arch Linux is losing a long-time contributor who handled security work and key infrastructure projects, which may reduce capacity in those areas. Linderud plans to continue TPM, secure boot, and platform security work independently, so that expertise leaves the project's direct orbit.
Written by elseif from the cluster below · every claim links back to a sourceThe three things worth knowing
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Linderud implemented debug package support and did the initial POC for what became Arch's git migration.
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The resignation covers every role held: AUR maintainer, security team, Package Maintainer, and Developer.
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Linderud intends to keep working on TPMs, secure boot, and platform security outside of Arch.
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