The CentOS Project

Community-driven free software effort focused around the goal of providing a rich base platform for open source communities to build upon.

We offer two Linux variants: (What's the difference?)

CentOS Linux

Consistent, manageable platform that suits a wide variety of deployments. For some open source communities, it is a solid, predictable base to build upon.

CentOS Stream

Continuously delivered distro that tracks just ahead of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) development, positioned as a midstream between Fedora Linux and RHEL. For anyone interested in participating and collaborating in the RHEL ecosystem, CentOS Stream is your reliable platform for innovation.

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Connect at FOSDEM

Nov 22, 2022 — Join us at CentOS Connect on February 3, 2023, the day before FOSDEM. CentOS Connect is a free mini-conference focusing on CentOS and the Enterprise Linux ecosystem.

Summer Dojo

Jun 10, 2022 — CentOS is hosting a free online Dojo on June 17. We have seven talks on a variety of topics, as well as a chance to chat with the board. Registration is free but required.

DevConf.US Dojo

Jun 10, 2022 — CentOS is hosting an in-person Dojo at DevConf.US. The Dojo will take place at Boston University on August 17, the day before the main DevConf talks. The CFP and registration are open. The Dojo is free as always, but registration is strongly recommended.

FOSDEM CentOS Dojo Videos

Feb 9, 2022 — The videos and slides from the FOSDEM CentOS Dojo are now available on the event website.

Convert to CentOS Stream 8

Feb 9, 2022 — The CentOS Linux 8 packages have been removed from the mirrors. If you haven’t already, convert any CentOS Linux 8 installations to Stream 8 with these two commands:

Around CentOS

CentOS Blog: CentOS Board Meeting Recap, January 2023

Jan 18, 2023 — The recording of the January CentOS Board meeting is now available. Watch the recording Read the minutes The recording has timestamps so you can ski...

CentOS Blog: CentOS Community Newsletter, January 2023

Jan 13, 2023 — January 2023 Newsletter CentOS Connect CentOS Connect has been announced as a FOSDEM Fringe event. This free event takes place in Brussels on Februar...

CentOS Blog: Quarterly Report – CentOS Automotive SIG

Jan 12, 2023 — Membership update The CentOS Automotive SIG does not have a formal membership process. The mailing list currently has 106 subscribers representing at ...

CentOS Blog: CentOS Board Meeting Recap, December 2022

Jan 10, 2023 — The recording of the December CentOS Board meeting is finally available after some holiday delays. Watch the recording Read the minutes The recordin...

CentOS Blog: CentOS Hyperscale SIG Quarterly Report for 2022Q4

Jan 9, 2023 — CentOS Hyperscale SIG Quarterly Report for 2022Q4 This report covers work that happened between October 1st 2022 and January 8th 2023. For previous wo...