Scientific Linux 7.4 BETA x86_64 These are notes of the "BETA" release for Scientific Linux 7.4 . -------------------------------------------------------------------------- THIS IS NOT FOR PRODUCTION. This is for testing. Please report back any issues to [log in to unmask] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- DOWNLOAD ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://ftp.scientificlinux.org/linux/scientific/7rolling/x86_64/os/images/boot.iso http://ftp1.scientificlinux.org/linux/scientific/7rolling/x86_64/os/images/boot.iso http://ftp2.scientificlinux.org/linux/scientific/7rolling/x86_64/os/images/boot.iso --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Major Differences from SL 7.3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- PACKAGES ADDED/CHANGED ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- UEFI Secure Boot Chain The boot packages (shim, grub2, kernel) are now signed by the new Scientific Linux Secure Boot key. If you use UEFI Secure Boot, you MUST import this new key into your Machine Owner Key database. If you do not use UEFI Secure Boot, no action is required. For more information about Scientific Linux and Secure Boot please review http://ftp.scientificlinux.org/linux/scientific/7x/x86_64/release-notes/#_about_uefi_secure_boot https://listserv.fnal.gov/scripts/wa.exe?A2=SCIENTIFIC-LINUX-ANNOUNCE;2776c184.1707 OpenAFS OpenAFS has been updated to version 1.6.21 from openafs.org Anaconda User Help The anaconda user help files are now correctly debranded. Thanks for the bug report Michael Tiernan! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- KNOWN ISSUES ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- MATE and Cinnamon We have encountered some display issues with the MATE and Cinnamon desktops as provided by EPEL-7. The exact causes are unclear. nVidia We have encountered some issues with the kmod-nvidia-340xx-340.102-3.el7_4 package and the 7.4 kernel. We are working with the ELRepo folks towards a resolution.