# AltArch SIG
The purpose of this SIG is to maintain support for alternate (non-mainstream) architectures like x86_32, RISC-V, Raspberry Pi and other SBCs. This SIG will work in close collaboration with the Core SIG to ensure all builds remain synchronized with the AlmaLinux OS 10 releases and maintains compatibility with RHEL ecosystem standards.
# How to Join
Joining is easy! You can show up to a meeting, pick up an issue from the list by assigning it to yourself, or ask questions in chat! Not every contributor wants to be a part of the SIG, but if you do, joining is simple.
Where we chat
The AltArch SIG uses AltArch (opens new window) chat channel for communication.
Where and when we meet
Meetings will be held bi-weekly, with timing adjusted to accommodate members across different time zones. We also work asynchronously in Mattermost to accomplish our goals between meetings.
# Activities, projects, and deliverables
- Maintain synchronization with AlmaLinux 10 minor releases
- Security patch backporting and testing
- Community support for platforms like x86_32 and Raspberry Pi
- Maintain selected packages from the EPEL 10 repository for alternate archs
# Arm-based Single board computers
Currently, the following single board computers are supported:
- Raspberry Pi
- Orange Pi 5 (experimental, work in progress)
If there is a board you would like support for, please join the chat and let us know. We will consider trying to support it, taking into account the board’s lifecycle and popularity.
# Help wanted
Contributions take all kinds of shapes and sizes, and we welcome everyone! If you have expertise or time and would like to help us out, please join us at AltArch SIG on Mattermost (opens new window)
# SIG members
- Peter Edwards - SIG Lead x86_32 building
- Eduard Abdullin - SIG Lead x86_64-v2 building
- Andrew Lukoshko - SIG Lead RISC-V building
- Koichiro Iwao - SIG Lead - Raspberry Pi and other ARM SBCs building
- Ganesan Rajagopal - Member
- Navneet Sinha - Member
- Anant Verma - Member
- Mahendar Srinivasan - Member
- Michel Lind - Member