path: root/releasenotes/notes/base-package-type-bf53d8d63611b5ac.yaml

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features:
  - |
    Adds a ``base_package_type`` configuration option which will default to
    ``rpm`` for RHEL-based distros and ``deb`` for Debian-based systems. This
    can be used in Dockerfile.j2 files instead of checking based on distro
    names.