Alpine Linux Is Moving to a /usr-merged File System Layout
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Alpine Linux Is Moving to a /usr-merged File System Layout

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Marius Nestor
Oct 17, 2025

Starting with Alpine Linux 3.23, any new installation will be /usr-merged, with /lib, /bin, and /sbin being symbolic links to their /usr counterparts. This will only affect new Alpine Linux installations, while existing users will be able to upgrade without being forced to /usr merge their systems.
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