Repository: AlmaLinux/almalinux.org
Pull request #822: EPEL 10 for V2 blog
Author: login: sboldyreva
Created: 2025-05-14T10:58:40Z | Merged: 2025-05-21T13:19:19Z



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+---
+title: "x86_64_v2 EPEL for the Enterprise Linux 10 World"
+type: blog
+author:
+ name: "Eduard Abdullin"
+ bio: "The Release and Automation Engineer."
+ image: /users/eduard-abdullin.jpg
+date: '2025-05-21'
+images:
+  - /blog-images/2025/2025-05-21-epel-10-v2.png
+post:
+    title: "x86_64_v2 EPEL for the Enterprise Linux 10 World"
+    image: /blog-images/2025/2025-05-21-epel-10-v2.png
+
+---
+
+Last October, when we announced [AlmaLinux OS Kitten](https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-10-22-introducing-almalinux-os-kitten/), we also announced that we would be providing support for x86_64_v2 chips for the AlmaLinux OS 10 lifecycle. 
+
+We know that many users of AlmaLinux rely on [Fedora EPEL](https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/epel/) for tools and packages outside the base set of packages included in AlmaLinux OS releases. Historically, our users have been able to rely on the Fedora project entirely for those packages. However, EPEL builds against RHEL, and with RHEL 10 moving to support only x86_64_v3, EPEL will no longer cover x86_64_v2 use-cases for version 10. 
+
+In March, [ALESCo adopted a proposal](https://github.com/AlmaLinux/ALESCo/blob/master/rfcs/0001-build-fedora-epel-for-almalinux-and-almalinux-kitten-x86_64_v2.md) to build EPEL packages from Fedora’s source RPMs (SRPMs) to ensure long-term feature parity for our x86_64_v2 support.
+
+We are happy to share that the build of EPEL packages for AlmaLinux OS Kitten 10 is now complete and ready for use!
+
+## Will it be available for AlmaLinux OS 10?
+
+Yes! As soon as 10.0 Stable is released, we'll work on providing the EPEL packages support for x86_64_v2 as well. Meanwhile, you can help us by telling how that works for you on AlmaLinux Kitten 10. 
+
+## How It Works
+
+We regularly check [EPEL repo](https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/10/Everything/source/tree/) for the latest stable packages, grab their SRPMs, and rebuild them using the [AlmaLinux Build System](https://build.almalinux.org/). These rebuilt packages are signed with a dedicated GPG key and then released to a [dedicated repository](https://epel.repo.almalinux.org). 
+
+We also ensured that our EPEL packages have the `.alma_altarch` suffix for easy identification. That means that if the RPM you're using has the `.alma_altarch` suffix, you should likely be coming to AlmaLinux to report bugs. However, if he bug is reproducible on a non-_v2 system, using upstream EPEL, then the bug can be [reported to the EPEL packager](https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/EPEL/FAQ#Where_can_I_find_help_or_report_issues?) like normal. 
+
+
+## How To Use
+
+EPEL support on x86_64_v2 works just like it [does](https://wiki.almalinux.org/repos/Extras.html#epel) on any other AlmaLinux system:
+
+```
+dnf install epel-release
+```
+
+Just run the command in the terminal and you are all set! 
+
+## Contribute and Get Help
+
+Please report any bugs you may see on the [Bug Tracker](https://bugs.almalinux.org/).
+
+If you'd like to share your feedback, contribute to AlmaLinux and packaging, or have a question to discuss, check the [Core SIG](https://wiki.almalinux.org/sigs/Core.html) and join us on the [AlmaLinux Community Chat](https://chat.almalinux.org), [Reddit](https://reddit.com/r/almalinux), in the [Fediverse](https://fosstodon.org/@almalinux), or on [X](https://x.com/almalinux).
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+---
+title: "EPEL Packages Are Now Available for AlmaLinux Kitten 10 x86_64_v2!"
+type: blog
+author:
+ name: "Eduard Abdullin"
+ bio: "The Release and Automation Engineer."
+ image: /users/eduard-abdullin.jpg
+date: '2025-05-14'
+images:
+  - /blog-images/2025/2025-05-13-epel-10-kitten-v2.png
+post:
+    title: "EPEL Packages Are Now Available for AlmaLinux Kitten 10 x86_64_v2!"
+    image: /blog-images/2025/2025-05-13-epel-10-kitten-v2.png
+
+---
+
+AlmaLinux OS Foundation is happy to announce that EPEL support is now available on the **x86_64_v2** architecture for AlmaLinux Kitten 10!
+
+Many users rely on Fedora EPEL for extra tools and packages, and we know that AlmaLinux users want access to Fedora EPEL packages on every architecture that AlmaLinux supports. Fedora EPEL doesn't cover x86_64_v2,  since Fedora, CentOS, and RHEL don’t build for this architecture. [ALESCo decided](https://github.com/AlmaLinux/ALESCo/blob/master/rfcs/0001-build-fedora-epel-for-almalinux-and-almalinux-kitten-x86_64_v2.md) to build EPEL packages from Fedora’s source RPMs (SRPMs) to make x86_64_v2 just as functional and useful as any other AlmaLinux Kitten 10 architecture.
path: content/blog/2025-05-13-epel-10-kitten-v2.md
user: login: bennyvasquez
body: ```suggestion
## x86_64_v2 EPEL for the enterprise Linux 10 world

Last October, when we announced [AlmaLinux OS Kitten](https://almalinux.org/blog/2024-10-22-introducing-almalinux-os-kitten/), we also announced that we would be providing support for x86_64_v2 chips for the AlmaLinux OS 10 lifecycle. 

We know that many users of AlmaLinux rely on [Fedora EPEL](https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/epel/) for tools and packages outside the base set of packages included in AlmaLinux OS releases. Historically, our users have been able to rely on the Fedora project entirely for those packages. However, EPEL builds against RHEL, and with RHEL 10 moving to support only x86_64_v3, EPEL will no longer cover x86_64_v2 use-cases for version 10. 

In March, [ALESCo adopted a proposal](https://github.com/AlmaLinux/ALESCo/blob/master/rfcs/0001-build-fedora-epel-for-almalinux-and-almalinux-kitten-x86_64_v2.md) to build EPEL packages from Fedora’s source RPMs (SRPMs) to ensure long-term feature parity for our x86_64_v2 support.

We are happy to share that the build of EPEL packages for AlmaLinux OS Kitten 10 is now complete and ready for use!
```
created_at: 2025-05-19T15:58:37Z
author_association: MEMBER
diff_hunk: @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+---
+title: "EPEL Packages Are Now Available for AlmaLinux Kitten 10 x86_64_v2!"
+type: blog
+author:
+ name: "Eduard Abdullin"
+ bio: "The Release and Automation Engineer."
+ image: /users/eduard-abdullin.jpg
+date: '2025-05-14'
+images:
+  - /blog-images/2025/2025-05-13-epel-10-kitten-v2.png
+post:
+    title: "EPEL Packages Are Now Available for AlmaLinux Kitten 10 x86_64_v2!"
+    image: /blog-images/2025/2025-05-13-epel-10-kitten-v2.png
+
+---
+
+AlmaLinux OS Foundation is happy to announce that EPEL support is now available on the **x86_64_v2** architecture for AlmaLinux Kitten 10!
path: content/blog/2025-05-13-epel-10-kitten-v2.md
user: login: bennyvasquez
body: ```suggestion
We are happy to announce that EPEL support is now available on the **x86_64_v2** architecture for AlmaLinux Kitten 10!
```
created_at: 2025-05-19T15:59:48Z
author_association: MEMBER
diff_hunk: @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+---
+title: "EPEL Packages Are Now Available for AlmaLinux Kitten 10 x86_64_v2!"
+type: blog
+author:
+ name: "Eduard Abdullin"
+ bio: "The Release and Automation Engineer."
+ image: /users/eduard-abdullin.jpg
+date: '2025-05-14'
+images:
+  - /blog-images/2025/2025-05-13-epel-10-kitten-v2.png
+post:
+    title: "EPEL Packages Are Now Available for AlmaLinux Kitten 10 x86_64_v2!"
+    image: /blog-images/2025/2025-05-13-epel-10-kitten-v2.png
+
+---
+
+AlmaLinux OS Foundation is happy to announce that EPEL support is now available on the **x86_64_v2** architecture for AlmaLinux Kitten 10!
+
+Many users rely on Fedora EPEL for extra tools and packages, and we know that AlmaLinux users want access to Fedora EPEL packages on every architecture that AlmaLinux supports. Fedora EPEL doesn't cover x86_64_v2,  since Fedora, CentOS, and RHEL don’t build for this architecture. [ALESCo decided](https://github.com/AlmaLinux/ALESCo/blob/master/rfcs/0001-build-fedora-epel-for-almalinux-and-almalinux-kitten-x86_64_v2.md) to build EPEL packages from Fedora’s source RPMs (SRPMs) to make x86_64_v2 just as functional and useful as any other AlmaLinux Kitten 10 architecture.
+
+## Will it be available for AlmaLinux 10?
path: content/blog/2025-05-13-epel-10-kitten-v2.md
user: login: bennyvasquez
body: ```suggestion
## Will it be available for AlmaLinux OS 10?
```
created_at: 2025-05-19T16:03:27Z
author_association: MEMBER
diff_hunk: @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+---
+title: "EPEL Packages Are Now Available for AlmaLinux Kitten 10 x86_64_v2!"
+type: blog
+author:
+ name: "Eduard Abdullin"
+ bio: "The Release and Automation Engineer."
+ image: /users/eduard-abdullin.jpg
+date: '2025-05-14'
+images:
+  - /blog-images/2025/2025-05-13-epel-10-kitten-v2.png
+post:
+    title: "EPEL Packages Are Now Available for AlmaLinux Kitten 10 x86_64_v2!"
+    image: /blog-images/2025/2025-05-13-epel-10-kitten-v2.png
+
+---
+
+AlmaLinux OS Foundation is happy to announce that EPEL support is now available on the **x86_64_v2** architecture for AlmaLinux Kitten 10!
+
+Many users rely on Fedora EPEL for extra tools and packages, and we know that AlmaLinux users want access to Fedora EPEL packages on every architecture that AlmaLinux supports. Fedora EPEL doesn't cover x86_64_v2,  since Fedora, CentOS, and RHEL don’t build for this architecture. [ALESCo decided](https://github.com/AlmaLinux/ALESCo/blob/master/rfcs/0001-build-fedora-epel-for-almalinux-and-almalinux-kitten-x86_64_v2.md) to build EPEL packages from Fedora’s source RPMs (SRPMs) to make x86_64_v2 just as functional and useful as any other AlmaLinux Kitten 10 architecture.
+
+## Will it be available for AlmaLinux 10?
+
+Yes! As soon as 10.0 Stable is released, we'll work on providing the EPEL packages support for x86_64_v2 as well. Meanwhile, you can help us by telling how that works for you on AlmaLinux Kitten 10. 
+
+## How It Works
+
+We regularly check [EPEL repo](https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/10/Everything/source/tree/) for the latest stable packages, grab their SRPMs, and rebuild them using the [AlmaLinux Build System](https://build.almalinux.org/). These rebuilt packages are signed with a dedicated GPG key and then released to a [dedicated repository](https://epel.repo.almalinux.org). They also have the `.alma_altarch` postfix for easy identification.
path: content/blog/2025-05-13-epel-10-kitten-v2.md
user: login: bennyvasquez
body: ```suggestion
## How It Works

We regularly check [EPEL repo](https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/10/Everything/source/tree/) for the latest stable packages, grab their SRPMs, and rebuild them using the [AlmaLinux Build System](https://build.almalinux.org/). These rebuilt packages are signed with a dedicated GPG key and then released to a [dedicated repository](https://epel.repo.almalinux.org). 

We also ensured that our EPEL packages have the `.alma_altarch` suffix for easy identification. That means that if the RPM you're using has the `.alma_altarch` suffix, you should likely be coming to AlmaLinux to report bugs. However, if he bug is reproducible on a non-_v2 system, using upstream EPEL, then the bug can be [reported to the EPEL packager](https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/EPEL/FAQ#Where_can_I_find_help_or_report_issues?) like normal. 
```
created_at: 2025-05-19T16:24:39Z
author_association: MEMBER
diff_hunk: @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+---
+title: "EPEL Packages Are Now Available for AlmaLinux Kitten 10 x86_64_v2!"
+type: blog
+author:
+ name: "Eduard Abdullin"
+ bio: "The Release and Automation Engineer."
+ image: /users/eduard-abdullin.jpg
+date: '2025-05-14'
+images:
+  - /blog-images/2025/2025-05-13-epel-10-kitten-v2.png
+post:
+    title: "EPEL Packages Are Now Available for AlmaLinux Kitten 10 x86_64_v2!"
+    image: /blog-images/2025/2025-05-13-epel-10-kitten-v2.png
+
+---
+
+AlmaLinux OS Foundation is happy to announce that EPEL support is now available on the **x86_64_v2** architecture for AlmaLinux Kitten 10!
+
+Many users rely on Fedora EPEL for extra tools and packages, and we know that AlmaLinux users want access to Fedora EPEL packages on every architecture that AlmaLinux supports. Fedora EPEL doesn't cover x86_64_v2,  since Fedora, CentOS, and RHEL don’t build for this architecture. [ALESCo decided](https://github.com/AlmaLinux/ALESCo/blob/master/rfcs/0001-build-fedora-epel-for-almalinux-and-almalinux-kitten-x86_64_v2.md) to build EPEL packages from Fedora’s source RPMs (SRPMs) to make x86_64_v2 just as functional and useful as any other AlmaLinux Kitten 10 architecture.
path: content/blog/2025-05-13-epel-10-kitten-v2.md
user: login: jonathanspw
body: ```suggestion
Many users rely on Fedora EPEL for extra tools and packages, and we know that AlmaLinux users want access to Fedora EPEL packages on every architecture that AlmaLinux supports. Fedora EPEL doesn't cover x86_64_v2 on EL10  since CentOS Stream 10 and RHEL 10 aren't built for this architecture (they've moved up to a baseline of v3). [ALESCo decided](https://github.com/AlmaLinux/ALESCo/blob/master/rfcs/0001-build-fedora-epel-for-almalinux-and-almalinux-kitten-x86_64_v2.md) to build EPEL packages from Fedora’s source RPMs (SRPMs) to make x86_64_v2 just as functional and useful as any other AlmaLinux Kitten 10 architecture.
```
created_at: 2025-05-19T17:25:31Z
author_association: MEMBER
diff_hunk: @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+---
+title: "EPEL Packages Are Now Available for AlmaLinux Kitten 10 x86_64_v2!"
+type: blog
+author:
+ name: "Eduard Abdullin"
+ bio: "The Release and Automation Engineer."
+ image: /users/eduard-abdullin.jpg
+date: '2025-05-14'
+images:
+  - /blog-images/2025/2025-05-13-epel-10-kitten-v2.png
+post:
+    title: "EPEL Packages Are Now Available for AlmaLinux Kitten 10 x86_64_v2!"
+    image: /blog-images/2025/2025-05-13-epel-10-kitten-v2.png
+
+---
+
+AlmaLinux OS Foundation is happy to announce that EPEL support is now available on the **x86_64_v2** architecture for AlmaLinux Kitten 10!
+
+Many users rely on Fedora EPEL for extra tools and packages, and we know that AlmaLinux users want access to Fedora EPEL packages on every architecture that AlmaLinux supports. Fedora EPEL doesn't cover x86_64_v2,  since Fedora, CentOS, and RHEL don’t build for this architecture. [ALESCo decided](https://github.com/AlmaLinux/ALESCo/blob/master/rfcs/0001-build-fedora-epel-for-almalinux-and-almalinux-kitten-x86_64_v2.md) to build EPEL packages from Fedora’s source RPMs (SRPMs) to make x86_64_v2 just as functional and useful as any other AlmaLinux Kitten 10 architecture.
+
+## Will it be available for AlmaLinux 10?
+
+Yes! As soon as 10.0 Stable is released, we'll work on providing the EPEL packages support for x86_64_v2 as well. Meanwhile, you can help us by telling how that works for you on AlmaLinux Kitten 10. 
+
+## How It Works
+
+We regularly check [EPEL repo](https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/10/Everything/source/tree/) for the latest stable packages, grab their SRPMs, and rebuild them using the [AlmaLinux Build System](https://build.almalinux.org/). These rebuilt packages are signed with a dedicated GPG key and then released to a [dedicated repository](https://epel.repo.almalinux.org). They also have the `.alma_altarch` postfix for easy identification.
path: content/blog/2025-05-13-epel-10-kitten-v2.md
user: login: jonathanspw
body: ```suggestion
We regularly check [EPEL repo](https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/10/Everything/source/tree/) for the latest stable packages, grab their SRPMs, and rebuild them using the [AlmaLinux Build System](https://build.almalinux.org/). These rebuilt packages are signed with a dedicated GPG key and then released to a [dedicated repository](https://epel.repo.almalinux.org). They also have the `.alma_altarch` sufffix for easy identification.
```
created_at: 2025-05-19T17:26:06Z
author_association: MEMBER
diff_hunk: @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+---
+title: "EPEL Packages Are Now Available for AlmaLinux Kitten 10 x86_64_v2!"
+type: blog
+author:
+ name: "Eduard Abdullin"
+ bio: "The Release and Automation Engineer."
+ image: /users/eduard-abdullin.jpg
+date: '2025-05-14'
+images:
+  - /blog-images/2025/2025-05-13-epel-10-kitten-v2.png
+post:
+    title: "EPEL Packages Are Now Available for AlmaLinux Kitten 10 x86_64_v2!"
+    image: /blog-images/2025/2025-05-13-epel-10-kitten-v2.png
+
+---
+
+AlmaLinux OS Foundation is happy to announce that EPEL support is now available on the **x86_64_v2** architecture for AlmaLinux Kitten 10!
+
+Many users rely on Fedora EPEL for extra tools and packages, and we know that AlmaLinux users want access to Fedora EPEL packages on every architecture that AlmaLinux supports. Fedora EPEL doesn't cover x86_64_v2,  since Fedora, CentOS, and RHEL don’t build for this architecture. [ALESCo decided](https://github.com/AlmaLinux/ALESCo/blob/master/rfcs/0001-build-fedora-epel-for-almalinux-and-almalinux-kitten-x86_64_v2.md) to build EPEL packages from Fedora’s source RPMs (SRPMs) to make x86_64_v2 just as functional and useful as any other AlmaLinux Kitten 10 architecture.
+
+## Will it be available for AlmaLinux 10?
+
+Yes! As soon as 10.0 Stable is released, we'll work on providing the EPEL packages support for x86_64_v2 as well. Meanwhile, you can help us by telling how that works for you on AlmaLinux Kitten 10. 
+
+## How It Works
+
+We regularly check [EPEL repo](https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/10/Everything/source/tree/) for the latest stable packages, grab their SRPMs, and rebuild them using the [AlmaLinux Build System](https://build.almalinux.org/). These rebuilt packages are signed with a dedicated GPG key and then released to a [dedicated repository](https://epel.repo.almalinux.org). They also have the `.alma_altarch` postfix for easy identification.
+
+## How To Use
+
+EPEL support on x86_64_v2 works just like it [does](https://wiki.almalinux.org/repos/Extras.html#epel) on any AlmaLinux:
path: content/blog/2025-05-13-epel-10-kitten-v2.md
user: login: jonathanspw
body: ```suggestion
EPEL support on x86_64_v2 works just like it [does](https://wiki.almalinux.org/repos/Extras.html#epel) on any other AlmaLinux system:
```
created_at: 2025-05-19T17:26:24Z
author_association: MEMBER
diff_hunk: @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+---
+title: "EPEL Packages Are Now Available for AlmaLinux Kitten 10 x86_64_v2!"
+type: blog
+author:
+ name: "Eduard Abdullin"
+ bio: "The Release and Automation Engineer."
+ image: /users/eduard-abdullin.jpg
+date: '2025-05-14'
+images:
+  - /blog-images/2025/2025-05-13-epel-10-kitten-v2.png
+post:
+    title: "EPEL Packages Are Now Available for AlmaLinux Kitten 10 x86_64_v2!"
+    image: /blog-images/2025/2025-05-13-epel-10-kitten-v2.png
+
+---
+
+AlmaLinux OS Foundation is happy to announce that EPEL support is now available on the **x86_64_v2** architecture for AlmaLinux Kitten 10!
+
+Many users rely on Fedora EPEL for extra tools and packages, and we know that AlmaLinux users want access to Fedora EPEL packages on every architecture that AlmaLinux supports. Fedora EPEL doesn't cover x86_64_v2 on EL10  since CentOS Stream 10 and RHEL 10 aren't built for this architecture (they've moved up to a baseline of v3). [ALESCo decided](https://github.com/AlmaLinux/ALESCo/blob/master/rfcs/0001-build-fedora-epel-for-almalinux-and-almalinux-kitten-x86_64_v2.md) to build EPEL packages from Fedora’s source RPMs (SRPMs) to make x86_64_v2 just as functional and useful as any other AlmaLinux Kitten 10 architecture.
+
+## Will it be available for AlmaLinux 10?
+
+Yes! As soon as 10.0 Stable is released, we'll work on providing the EPEL packages support for x86_64_v2 as well. Meanwhile, you can help us by telling how that works for you on AlmaLinux Kitten 10. 
+
+## How It Works
+
+We regularly check [EPEL repo](https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/10/Everything/source/tree/) for the latest stable packages, grab their SRPMs, and rebuild them using the [AlmaLinux Build System](https://build.almalinux.org/). These rebuilt packages are signed with a dedicated GPG key and then released to a [dedicated repository](https://epel.repo.almalinux.org). They also have the `.alma_altarch` sufffix for easy identification.
path: content/blog/2025-05-13-epel-10-kitten-v2.md
user: login: bennyvasquez
body: ```suggestion
We regularly check [EPEL repo](https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/10/Everything/source/tree/) for the latest stable packages, grab their SRPMs, and rebuild them using the [AlmaLinux Build System](https://build.almalinux.org/). These rebuilt packages are signed with a dedicated GPG key and then released to a [dedicated repository](https://epel.repo.almalinux.org). 

We also ensured that our EPEL packages have the .alma_altarch suffix for easy identification. If you find a bug while using an EPEL package that we have produced, it would be best to attempt to reproduce it on a non-x86_64_v2 machine with the same package. If the bug is reproducible on a non-x86_64_v2 system, using upstream EPEL, then the bug can be [reported to the EPEL packager](https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/EPEL/FAQ#Where_can_I_find_help_or_report_issues?). If you narrow it to our package on a x86_64_v2 environment, then you should report it to our bug tracker: [bugs.almalinux.org](https://bugs.almalinux.org)

```
created_at: 2025-05-19T18:28:33Z
author_association: MEMBER
diff_hunk: @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+---
+title: "EPEL Packages Are Now Available for AlmaLinux Kitten 10 x86_64_v2!"
+type: blog
+author:
+ name: "Eduard Abdullin"
+ bio: "The Release and Automation Engineer."
+ image: /users/eduard-abdullin.jpg
+date: '2025-05-14'
+images:
+  - /blog-images/2025/2025-05-13-epel-10-kitten-v2.png
+post:
+    title: "EPEL Packages Are Now Available for AlmaLinux Kitten 10 x86_64_v2!"
+    image: /blog-images/2025/2025-05-13-epel-10-kitten-v2.png
+
+---
+
+AlmaLinux OS Foundation is happy to announce that EPEL support is now available on the **x86_64_v2** architecture for AlmaLinux Kitten 10!
+
+Many users rely on Fedora EPEL for extra tools and packages, and we know that AlmaLinux users want access to Fedora EPEL packages on every architecture that AlmaLinux supports. Fedora EPEL doesn't cover x86_64_v2 on EL10  since CentOS Stream 10 and RHEL 10 aren't built for this architecture (they've moved up to a baseline of v3). [ALESCo decided](https://github.com/AlmaLinux/ALESCo/blob/master/rfcs/0001-build-fedora-epel-for-almalinux-and-almalinux-kitten-x86_64_v2.md) to build EPEL packages from Fedora’s source RPMs (SRPMs) to make x86_64_v2 just as functional and useful as any other AlmaLinux Kitten 10 architecture.
+
+## Will it be available for AlmaLinux 10?
+
+Yes! As soon as 10.0 Stable is released, we'll work on providing the EPEL packages support for x86_64_v2 as well. Meanwhile, you can help us by telling how that works for you on AlmaLinux Kitten 10. 
+
+## How It Works
+
+We regularly check [EPEL repo](https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/10/Everything/source/tree/) for the latest stable packages, grab their SRPMs, and rebuild them using the [AlmaLinux Build System](https://build.almalinux.org/). These rebuilt packages are signed with a dedicated GPG key and then released to a [dedicated repository](https://epel.repo.almalinux.org). They also have the `.alma_altarch` sufffix for easy identification.
+
+## How To Use
+
+EPEL support on x86_64_v2 works just like it [does](https://wiki.almalinux.org/repos/Extras.html#epel) on any other AlmaLinux system:
+
+```
+dnf install epel-release
+```
+
+Just run the command in the terminal and you are all set! 
+
+## Contribute and Get Help
+
+Please report any bugs you may see on the [Bug Tracker](https://bugs.almalinux.org/).
+
+If you'd like to share your feedback, contribute to AlmaLinux and packaging, or have a question to discuss, check the [Core SIG](https://wiki.almalinux.org/sigs/Core.html) and join us on the [AlmaLinux Community Chat](https://chat.almalinux.org), [Reddit](https://reddit.com/r/almalinux) or [X](https://twitter.com/almalinux).
path: content/blog/2025-05-13-epel-10-kitten-v2.md
user: login: bennyvasquez
body: ```suggestion
If you'd like to share your feedback, contribute to AlmaLinux and packaging, or have a question to discuss, check the [Core SIG](https://wiki.almalinux.org/sigs/Core.html) and join us on the [AlmaLinux Community Chat](https://chat.almalinux.org), [Reddit](https://reddit.com/r/almalinux), in the [Fediverse](https://fosstodon.org/@almalinux), or on [X](https://x.com/almalinux).
```
created_at: 2025-05-19T18:30:28Z
author_association: MEMBER

PR comments:
user: login: jonathanspw
created_at: 2025-05-19T17:22:53Z
body: https://30d6bc0a.almalinux-org.pages.dev/blog/2025-05-13-epel-10-kitten-v2/
author_association: MEMBER
user: login: sboldyreva
created_at: 2025-05-20T11:03:02Z
body: Thanks @bennyvasquez @jonathanspw! 

benny, do you think the title and picture should be updated to match?
`## x86_64_v2 EPEL for the Enterprise Linux 10 World`
author_association: COLLABORATOR
user: login: bennyvasquez
created_at: 2025-05-20T18:50:52Z
body: > benny, do you think the title and picture should be updated to match? `## x86_64_v2 EPEL for the Enterprise Linux 10 World`

That's actually a really good idea! When yo udo that, would you mind also updating the date? I've got this staged up for tomorrow. 
author_association: MEMBER
user: login: sboldyreva
created_at: 2025-05-21T10:55:38Z
body: @bennyvasquez updated :) please take a look how do you like it
author_association: COLLABORATOR
user: login: trag-bot[bot]
created_at: 2025-05-21T10:56:09Z
body: ### Pull request summary

- Added a new blog post titled "x86_64_v2 EPEL for the Enterprise Linux 10 World" to inform users about the support for x86_64_v2 chips in AlmaLinux OS 10.
- Included author information for Eduard Abdullin, providing a brief bio and image.
- Explained the transition of EPEL support due to RHEL 10's shift to x86_64_v3, highlighting the need for x86_64_v2 package availability.
- Described the process of building EPEL packages from Fedora’s source RPMs to maintain feature parity for x86_64_v2 support.
- Confirmed that EPEL packages for AlmaLinux OS 10 will be available upon the release of version 10.0 Stable.
- Provided instructions on how to install EPEL support on x86_64_v2 systems using the `dnf install epel-release` command.
- Included links to relevant resources such as the EPEL repository, Bug Tracker, and community engagement platforms for user feedback and contributions.
- Added an image to enhance the visual appeal of the blog post.
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