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.
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News and events
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
Distributions Devroom at FOSDEM 2024
Dec 1, 2023 — In two months, the CentOS Project returns to FOSDEM in Brussels, Belgium on February 3-4, 2024. We will host CentOS Connect on the two dates before FO...
November 2023 Newsletter
Dec 1, 2023 — November 2023 Newsletter CentOS Connect will be held February 1-2 in Brussels, right before FOSDEM. Join us for two days of presentations and meetups....
CentOS Infrastructure Update Q3 2023
Oct 30, 2023 — This is a summary of the work done by the CentOS Infrastructure team. This team maintains the infrastructure for both CentOS and CentOS Stream. This u...
CentOS Newsletter, September 2023
Sep 29, 2023 — September 2023 Newsletter The board approved the Integration SIG to verify that products and services built on top of RHEL or CentOS Stream will conti...
CentOS Board Meeting Recap, September 2023
Sep 20, 2023 — The recording of the August CentOS Board meeting is now available. Watch the recording Read the minutes The recording has timestamps so you can skip t...