OpenAFS Accepted as Mentoring Organization for Google Summer of Code 2026!
Sine Nomine Associates are thrilled to announce that the OpenAFS project has been accepted as a mentoring organization for Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2026! This is a fantastic opportunity for us to engage with talented students and contribute to the growth and development of OpenAFS. Google Summer of Code is a global program that […]
OpenAFS 1.8.15pre1 – First beta for the next stable release for UNIX/Linux
08-January-2026 – OpenAFS 1.8.15pre1 – First beta for the next stable release for UNIX/Linux OpenAFS 1.8.15pre1 is the first beta for the next stable release of OpenAFS for UNIX/Linux systems. It adds support for Linux mainline kernels through 6.17, begins the process of removing the generically named “lock.h” file from /usr/include/, fixes some information-leakage scenarios […]
OpenAFS 1.8.14 – Maintenance release for UNIX/Linux
OpenAFS 1.8.14 is the next release in the current stable series of OpenAFS releases for UNIX/Linux systems. It brings numerous improvements, including support for newer Linux mainline kernels (currently up to 6.16). For more information:
OpenAFS 1.8.14 pre1
OpenAFS 1.8.14pre1 is the first beta for the next stable release of OpenAFS for UNIX/Linux systems. It brings numerous improvements, including support for newer Linux mainline kernels (currently up to 6.16). For more information: Read the 1.8.14pre1 release notes Go to the distribution page
In Memoriam: David E. Boyes, CTO
August 24, 1965 – September 9, 2025 Beloved teacher, husband, and friend. With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of David Boyes, who left us on September 9, 2025, at the age of 60. A dedicated educator, husband, and loyal friend. David touched countless lives with his warmth, kindness, and unwavering support. He inspired many […]
End-of-Life for OpenAFS 1.6.x: 31 December 2025
OpenAFS 1.8.0 was released in April 2018, and in the intervening time the efforts of the OpenAFS community have come to focus on the 1.8 series. This change in focus is highlighted by noting that the last three 1.6-series releases have been security releases, the latest non-security release was 1.6.22.4 in 2018, and the latest feature […]
OpenAFS Accepted as Mentoring Organization for Google Summer of Code 2025!
We are thrilled to announce that the OpenAFS project has been accepted as a mentoring organization for Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2025! This is a fantastic opportunity for us to engage with talented students and contribute tothe growth and development of OpenAFS. Google Summer of Code is a global program that offers students stipends […]
OpenAFS 1.8.13.2
The OpenAFS maintainers are happy to announce the availability of OpenAFS 1.8.13.2. Source files can be accessed via the web at: https://www.openafs.org/release/openafs-1.8.13.2.html or via AFS at: UNIX: /afs/grand.central.org/software/openafs/1.8.13.2/ UNC: \afsgrand.central.orgsoftwareopenafs1.8.13.2 This release includes support for mainline Linux kernel version 6.13. Users of other systems do not need to upgrade. Bug reports should be filed to openafs-bugs@openafs.org.
Next Hillgang Meeting March 13, 2025
Hillgang, the Washington DC DCVM and Linux Users’ Group, has announced its upcoming meeting to be held on March 13, 2025 from 9:00 am to 2pm EST at the IBM Innovation Studio: 600 14th St NW 2nd FL Washington DC 20005. For more information please visit here.
OpenAFS 1.8.12.2
The OpenAFS team has a new release as of 10/24/2024. OpenAFS 1.8.12.2 is the next release in the current stable series of OpenAFS releases for UNIX/Linux systems. It brings support for newer Linux mainline kernels (currently up to 6.11). Users of other UNIX/Linux systems do not need to update. For more information:
