Samba’s release management is transitioning from Jule Anger to Björn Jacke. Both work at SerNet GmbH, which continues to sponsor the release manager role as part of its long-standing commitment to the Samba project.
A Role Central to the Project
Release management has always been a cornerstone of the Samba project. Stable maintenance branches, predictable release cycles, and timely security updates are essential to users and distributors alike. These responsibilities have traditionally been coordinated and communicated through the samba mailing lists, providing transparency and reliability for the wider community. In recent years, Jule Anger played a key role in carrying this work forward. She coordinated releases across multiple branches, supported security updates, and helped keep the release process structured and dependable. Jule remains connected to Samba as she transitions into a new role within SerNet’s verinice team.
With Björn Jacke stepping into the role, Samba’s release management remains in experienced hands. Björn is a long-time Samba maintainer and integrator who has been working with Samba for nearly its entire lifetime, integrating it into networks ranging from small setups to large-scale enterprise environments.
He has been closely involved in release-related workflows for many years and is a central contributor to SAMBA+ packaging. The transition therefore represents continuity rather than a change in direction.
Continued Support from SerNet
The change in personnel does not affect the underlying support structure. SerNet continues to sponsor the release manager role, ensuring that the time and focus required for this responsibility remain available. This support helps maintain regular releases, coordinated maintenance, and fast responses to security issues—benefiting the entire Samba community.
