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Andras Horvath <[log in to unmask]>
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Andras Horvath <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 26 Sep 2014 17:51:19 +0200
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Can the RC be updated to the final version?

Thanks,
Andras


On Fri, 26 Sep 2014 09:29:05 -0500
Pat Riehecky <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Scientific Linux 7.0 x86_64 RELEASE CANDIDATE 1 - Sep 26, 2014
> 
> == Information ==
> 
> Fermilab's intention is to continue the development and support of 
> Scientific Linux and refine its focus as an operating system for 
> scientific computing. Today we are announcing a release candidate of 
> Scientific Linux 7.  We continue to develop a stable process for 
> generating and distributing Scientific Linux, with the intent that 
> Scientific Linux remains the same high quality operating system the 
> community has come to expect.
> 
> THIS IS NOT A PRODUCTION RELEASE OF SCIENTIFIC LINUX 7.0
> 
> NOTE: Please review the SL Release Notes along with
>        The Upstream Vendor's Release Notes:
> 
> http://ftp.scientificlinux.org/linux/scientific/7.0/x86_64/release-notes/
> 
> https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en-US/Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux/7/index.html
> 
> There is a great deal of information within those documents not listed here.
> 
> Send comments/issues/test reports to:
>   [log in to unmask]
> 
> == Media ==
> You can find the release media at:
> http://ftp.scientificlinux.org/linux/scientific/7.0/x86_64/iso/
> 
> NOTE: The 'everything' dvd image requires a Dual-Layer (DL) compatible
>        drive for both burning and booting off of.
> 
>        Alternatively the livecd-iso-to-disk utility is able to convert
>        this to USB successfully.  A USB device of sufficient size is
>        required.
> 
>        Alternatively you can utilize the dd command to write the
>        raw image to a USB device.
> 
> http://ftp.scientificlinux.org/linux/scientific/7.0/x86_64/release-notes/#_how_to_make_a_bootable_usb_installer
> 
> == UEFI Secure Boot ==
> The status of UEFI Secure Boot for Scientific Linux is noted in detail at:
> 
> http://ftp.scientificlinux.org/linux/scientific/7.0/x86_64/release-notes/#_about_uefi_secure_boot
> 
> Booting SL7 with Secure Boot enabled works but requires a manual step. 
> This is because the "shim" has not been signed by the UEFI CA. 
> Instructions are included within the SL7 Release Notes.
> 
> NOTE: The kernels in sl7-security have not yet been built with
>        the SL7 Secure Boot Certificate and may not function
>        in secure boot environments.

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