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Bedrock Linux is a meta Linux distribution which allows users to utilize features from other, typically mutually exclusive distributions. Essentially, users can mix-and-match components as desired. For example, one could have:
All at the same time, all working together like one, largely cohesive operating system.
A new video demonstrating such features as of the newly released Bedrock Linux 0.7 Poki is currently in development and will be listed here in the future.
2019-09-20
A point update has been released for 0.7. To update to it, run brl update as root.
This fixes a bug in 0.7.8 update code which may break crossfs access.
2019-09-15
A point update has been released for 0.7. To update to it, run brl update as root.
2019-09-03
There have been repeated requests for avenues to tip the lead Bedrock Linux developer.
Bedrock Linux development is not limited by funding, and there is no intended obligation associated with benefiting from Bedrock Linux development efforts.
If you are interested in tipping the lead developer as a thanks for his efforts, see here.
2019-08-27
A point update has been released for 0.7. To update to it, run brl update as root.
2019-08-20
Bedrock Linux now offers a beta channel for those who are interested in helping to test upcoming updates and are willing to take the associated elevated risk. See the documentation here.
Future beta updates will not necessarily be announced.
2019-05-11
A point update has been released for 0.7. To update to it, run brl update as root.
qemu-user-static.-a and -A flags in brl fetch --help.2019-04-28
A point update has been released for 0.7. To update to it, run brl update as root.
This is a fix for an issue found 0.7.4's handling of sandboxed software whose local files do not map directly to those of any particular stratum. Most notably, this fixes crashes in Chromium.
2019-04-28
The Bedrock Linux 0.7.4 update was found to cause Chromium to crash. The update has been temporarily pulled while the issue is being investigated.
There are no known security or data-loss concerns with any 0.7.X release at this time.
2019-04-28
A point update has been released for 0.7. To update to it, run brl update as root. See the release notes here.
2019-04-14
A point update has been released for 0.7. To update to it, run brl update as root. See the release notes here.
2019-04-08
Bedrock Linux was submitted to DistroWatch on 2012-08-04, almost seven years ago. DistroWatch had (understandable) requirements Bedrock failed to meet until very recently. It is now listed here.