AlmaLinux Embraces Btrfs File System in Latest Release, Challenging Red Hat’s Legacy
AlmaLinux is integrating Btrfs file system support directly into its installer for version 10.1, marking a strategic departure from Red Hat’s 2017 deprecation. The move highlights growing fragmentation in enterprise Linux distributions and offers users advanced storage features like snapshotting and built-in volume management. Industry analysts suggest this could position AlmaLinux as a more versatile alternative for organizations seeking modern file system capabilities.
Btrfs Integration Marks Strategic Shift
AlmaLinux is reportedly incorporating Btrfs file system support into its upcoming 10.1 release, according to development team announcements. Sources indicate this represents a significant departure from Red Hat Enterprise Linux’s approach, which deprecated Btrfs in 2017. The beta release now enables installations using Btrfs instead of the traditional XFS+LVM configuration, though it remains an optional rather than default selection.