1. Release Notes for Oracle Linux 7.4
  2. Package Changes from the Upstream Release

7 Package Changes from the Upstream Release

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The following sections list the changes to source packages from the upstream release.

Removed Packages

The following packages from the upstream release have been removed:

  • anaconda-user-help

  • dtc

  • kernel-aarch64

  • kpatch

  • libcxl

  • libehca

  • libica

  • libreport-plugin-rhtsupport

  • libreport-rhel

  • librtas

  • libservicelog

  • libvpd

  • libzfcphbaapi

  • lsvpd

  • opal-prd

  • openssl-ibmca

  • paflib

  • powerpc-utils

  • powerpc-utils-python

  • ppc64-diag

  • ppc64-utils

  • publican-redhat

  • python-rhsm

  • Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux-Release_Notes-7-as-IN

  • Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux-Release_Notes-7-bn-IN

  • Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux-Release_Notes-7-de-DE

  • Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux-Release_Notes-7-en-US

  • Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux-Release_Notes-7-es-ES

  • Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux-Release_Notes-7-fr-FR

  • Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux-Release_Notes-7-gu-IN

  • Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux-Release_Notes-7-hi-IN

  • Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux-Release_Notes-7-it-IT

  • Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux-Release_Notes-7-ja-JP

  • Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux-Release_Notes-7-kn-IN

  • Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux-Release_Notes-7-ko-KR

  • Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux-Release_Notes-7-ml-IN

  • Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux-Release_Notes-7-mr-IN

  • Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux-Release_Notes-7-or-IN

  • Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux-Release_Notes-7-pa-IN

  • Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux-Release_Notes-7-pt-BR

  • Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux-Release_Notes-7-ru-RU

  • Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux-Release_Notes-7-ta-IN

  • Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux-Release_Notes-7-te-IN

  • Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux-Release_Notes-7-zh-CN

  • Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux-Release_Notes-7-zh-TW

  • redhat-access-gui

  • redhat-access-insights

  • redhat-access-plugin-ipa

  • redhat-logos

  • redhat-support-lib-python

  • redhat-support-tool

  • SLOF

  • s390utils

  • servicelog

  • subscription-manager

  • subscription-manager-migration-data

  • virt-who

  • yaboot

Modified Packages

The following source packages from the upstream release have been modified. Note that a single source package might generate multiple binary packages, each of which would also be modified:

  • abrt

  • abrt-java-connector

  • akonadi

  • anaconda

  • apr-util

  • autofs

  • basesystem

  • btrfs-progs

  • clufter

  • cockpit

  • coreutils

  • crash

  • dbus

  • dhcp

  • dracut

  • firefox

  • flatpak

  • fuse

  • fwupdate

  • gperftools

  • grub2

  • grubby

  • gstreamer

  • hivex

  • httpd

  • initial-setup

  • initscripts

  • ipa

  • iproute

  • irqbalance

  • iscsi-initiator-utils

  • java-1.7.0-openjdk

  • kabi-yum-plugins

  • kde-settings

  • kdepimlibs

  • kexec-tools

  • kmod

  • ksc

  • libdbi-drivers

  • libfprint

  • libguestfs

  • libreoffice

  • libreport

  • libreswan

  • libxml2

  • libxslt

  • linux-firmware

  • lorax

  • lvm2

  • mkbootdisk

  • mysql-connector-odbc

  • net-snmp

  • nfs-utils

  • nss-pam-ldapd

  • ntp

  • opa-ff

  • opa-fm

  • openscap

  • open-vm-tools

  • oracleasm

  • os-prober

  • osinfo-db

  • PackageKit

  • pcs

  • perl-DBD-MySQL

  • perl-XML-Parser

  • plymouth

  • policycoreutils

  • postfix

  • pykickstart

  • python

  • python-blivet

  • qt3

  • rear

  • redhat-bookmarks

  • redhat-indexhtml

  • redhat-lsb

  • redhat-release-server

  • redhat-rpm-config

  • redhat-upgrade-dracut

  • redhat-upgrade-tool

  • redland

  • rhn-client-tools (updated to support ULN)

  • rhnlib

  • rhnsd

  • rpmdevtools

  • scap-security-guide

  • scap-workbench

  • shim

  • shim-signed

  • selinux-policy

  • setroubleshoot

  • setroubleshoot-plugins

  • sos

  • system-config-date

  • system-config-kickstart

  • systemd

  • tog-pegasus

  • wireshark

  • xdg-desktop-portal

  • xfsprogs

  • xsane

  • xulrunner

  • yum

  • yum-rhn-plugin

New Packages

The following packages are new for Update 4, relative to Update 3 of Oracle Linux 7:

  • autoconf-archive

  • brasero

  • cdrdao

  • clevis

  • cloud-utils-growpart

  • clutter-gst3

  • cockpit

  • compat-cheese314

  • compat-glade315

  • compat-gnome-desktop314

  • compat-grilo02

  • compat-libmediaart0

  • dbxtool

  • dconf-editor

  • flatpak

  • fwupd

  • fwupdate

  • gcab

  • genwqe-tools

  • gnome-devel-docs

  • gsound

  • gspell

  • http-parser

  • intel-cmt-cat

  • iperf3

  • jose

  • keycloak-httpd-client-install

  • libburn

  • libfastjson

  • libgepub

  • libgexiv2

  • libgpod

  • libinput

  • libisofs

  • LibRaw

  • libusbmuxd

  • libXfont2

  • libxkbcommon

  • llvm-private

  • luksmeta

  • mallard-rng

  • nss-pem

  • nvmetcli

  • osinfo-db

  • osinfo-db-tools

  • ovmf

  • pcre2

  • perl-Perl4-CoreLibs

  • python-jsonpatch

  • python-mutagen

  • python-oauthlib

  • python-prettytable

  • python-requests-oauthlib

  • rdma-core

  • rhythmbox

  • shotwell

  • si-units

  • tang

  • tpm2-tools

  • tpm2-tss

  • tss2

  • unit-api

  • uom-lib

  • uom-parent

  • uom-se

  • uom-systems

  • usbguard

  • vulkan

  • webkitgtk4

  • xdg-desktop-portal

  • xdg-desktop-portal-gtk

  • xorg-x11-drv-libinput

Modified Optional Packages

The following optional source packages have been modified. Note that a single source package might generate multiple binary packages, each of which would also be modified:

  • gnu-efi

  • golang-github-syndtr-gocapability

  • pesign

  • publican

  • sanlock

  • jetty-artifact-remote-resources

  • jetty-parent

  • jetty-toolchain

  • thunderbird

  • uom-lib

Packages Added by Oracle

The following packages have been added:

  • dtrace-modules

  • inotify-tools

  • kernel-uek

  • libdtrace-ctf

  • lxc

  • ocfs2-tools

  • oracleasm-support

  • oraclelinux-release

  • oracle-logos

  • oracle-database-server-12cR2-preinstall

  • reflink

  • uname26

  • yum-plugin-ulninfo