Prominent Arch Linux Developer Resigns After 10 Year Run
Arch Linux developer Morten Linderud, known as "Foxboron," announced his resignation after a decade of contributions to the project. He served as a security team member, AUR maintainer, and package maintainer, handling tasks such as debug packages and the initial Git migration. Linderud plans to continue open‑source work focused on TPMs and Secure Boot while stepping back from Arch Linux responsibilities.
- ▪Morten Linderud announced his resignation from Arch Linux after ten years of service.
- ▪He was a security team member, AUR maintainer, and package maintainer responsible for debug packages and the project's Git migration.
- ▪His resignation leaves several core packages, including mkinitcpio, Pacman, and WPA_Supplicant, in need of new maintainers.
- ▪He intends to continue working on open‑source security projects related to TPMs and Secure Boot.
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Prominent Arch Linux Developer Resigns After 10 Year Run Written by Michael Larabel in Arch Linux on 1 August 2026 at 07:47 AM EDT. Add A Comment Arch Linux developer, security team member, AUR maintainer, and package maintainer Morten Linderud "Foxboron" announced today he is resigning from the project. After a decade serving as an Arch Linux developer, package maintainer, and security team member, Morten Linderud has decided "it's a good time to let go" and move on from the project. He was responsible for debug packages on Arch Linux, initial work on their Git migration, and other contributions to the project over the years.
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