Bluefin LTS Is Released
14 hours ago
- #Workstation
- #Linux
- #AI
- Bluefin LTS and Bluefin GDX are now Generally Available (GA).
- Bluefin LTS is designed for users who prefer Long Term Support with a modern desktop, featuring a 3-5 year release cadence.
- Includes first-class support for Flathub via Bazaar, Homebrew, ZFS, and more.
- Built with CentOS Stream 10 and EPEL, featuring a backported GNOME 48 desktop and ARM (aarch64) support.
- Offers a hardware enablement branch (HWE) with updated Linux kernel (6.15.9) for newer hardware like Framework 12.
- Bluefin GDX is an AI Workstation with Nvidia drivers and CUDA, designed for AI/ML professionals.
- Features include Nvidia CUDA, VSCode integrations, Ramalama for AI model management, and uv for Python package management.
- Community partnership with Red Hat for open-source AI/ML tools.
- Bluefin LTS is more sustainable with less frequent updates compared to Bluefin and Bluefin GTS.
- Local layering and AppImages are not supported in Bluefin LTS.
- New installation experience with Anaconda webui, secure boot support, and weekly updates.
- Merchandise available at store.projectbluefin.io, with proceeds supporting paleoartwork.
- Special thanks to contributors and the bootc team for their support.