Reader supplied reviews for AlmaLinux OS
Average rating
8.0 from 63 review(s)
Version: 9.4
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-06-15
Votes: 4
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We've been quite happy so far with AlmaLinux OS. Being prior CentOS7 consumers (yes, the old one), we just needed an OS that's stable for our VPSs and maintained. All the package upgrades going from CentOS -> AlmaLinux were very nice as well.
We're running low powered (cheap) VPSs and everything seems to work fine: Apache, php, fail2ban on a 1cpu, 1GB system w/ a 2Gig swap. The move from AlmaLinux 8x -> 9x was smooth with few issues.
Our only issue is that we probably need a little more powerful VPS for php and so fail2ban blocks the 'bots a little quicker. We see no need to change the OS when migrating to a new VPS.
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Version: 9.4
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-06-08
Votes: 5
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This is a solid Redhat-based Linux distro for professional or hobbyist use, keeping in mind that you will probably need to do some customization after installation. It was able to install on an older laptop that both Windows and Debian were unable to install on due to unknown isses with the previous installation's formatting of the drive (purely software-related). It successfully wiped the drive and installed.
If you don't like Gnome or the limited number of apps available in the default repos, then be prepared to use the terminal to add more repos and install other desktop environments. Several Almalinux repos can be added through the software app's GUI, however the EPEL repo isn't among those most desktop users will probably want that added. I also suggest installing flatpak, for access to many other apps people commonly want.
Almalinux isn't supposed to be an exact duplicate of Redhat, but it is binary compatible. With that in mind, I'd recommend they create a Cinnamon desktop version since that's closer to the Windows experience that many users are comfortable with. Gnome is what Redhat uses, but it's always been too much of a tablet-like OS for me to use every day. I'd also suggest they add the Fedora EPEL in by default if they're not going to replicate those apps in their own repos. It's otherwise a great, very stable and secure distro that I've got running on 2 PCs, after years of using Debian/Ubuntu and their variants. I highly recommend it to anyone open to the idea of a little customization after installation.
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Version: 9.4
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-06-03
Votes: 3
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This distro is Red Hat Enterprise Linux, basically. It is loaded with professionalism and polish. Be sure to go into the Software utility and hit the drop down menu for adding needed repositories.
I am using the default Gnome DE, tweaked with the "Tweak" tool in Apps, and tweaked more with Gnome Extensions (including my favorite, very robust "Just Perfection" extension).
You can do anything you want to do with this, and it is a very pleasant experience right from the beginning. I used to have a negative attitude toward Gnome, but that has changed now (this shipped with version 40).
Alma installs just like Fedora and Red Hat, using the Anaconda installer which presents you right away with the whole page of choices. I always start with the Network program, then on to Time and Date, then the installation destination area I want the distro on. After that you can decide which Alma Linux environment you want, "Work Station," "Development," "Server," etc.
Alma Anaconda moved a lot of info and apps etc quickly and was ready to go with both User and Root accounts I'd set up in about six minutes.
It rebooted into a default Gnome desktop and was ready for my customisations. Everything is working as expected and is FAST and glitch-free.
An easy "10."
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