> -- > After over 21 years (2026-03-01), AstLinux is considered deprecated. New > AstLinux installations are no longer recommended. > --
I have been asked to clarify the wording. "Deprecation" [1] does not mean ending updates/security fixes, updates/security fixes will continue for some (unspecified) period of time. Why? I'm pushing 70 years old. There are other reasons as well. AstLinux's core is in the same era as Debian 11 'bullseye' which is also considered deprecated. Similarly, new Debian 11 deployments are no longer recommended. "EOL" [2] would imply no updates. That is *not* currently the case at 2026-03-01. Lonnie [1] "Deprecation refers to the discouragement of using a particular technology, feature, or practice. It often indicates that something is considered inferior compared to newer alternatives." [2] "End of Life (EOL) refers to the stage in a product's lifecycle when it is no longer sold or supported by the manufacturer, meaning it will not receive updates, patches, or new features." _______________________________________________ Astlinux-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/astlinux-users Donations to support AstLinux are graciously accepted via PayPal to [email protected].
