Alpine Linux 3.21 introduces support for Chinese LoongArch64 CPUs along with the latest LTS kernel 6.12 and updated development tools and desktops.
This version of Alpine highlights the addition of new CPU architectures, particularly the Chinese Loongson, which is gaining traction in ultra-small PCs and even in space.
Alpine sets itself apart by using musl libc instead of the standard GNU C library, resulting in a lightweight distribution close to GNU-free.
The Alpine developers are preparing for a major /usr merge, indicating a shift in how the file system will be managed, particularly in light of initramfs.
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