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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News and events

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:

October CentOS Dojo Videos

Dec 2, 2021 — All video and slides from the October CentOS Dojo are now available on the event website.

Around CentOS

CentOS Blog: CentOS Hyperscale SIG conference recap

Sep 29, 2022 — In the past couple of months members of the CentOS Hyperscale SIG attended several conferences where they were able to share the work the SIG is doing...

CentOS Blog: CentOS Community Newsletter, September 2022

Sep 22, 2022 — September 2022 Newsletter Project News Tru Stepping Down Tru Huynh has decided to step down from the Board of Directors. We thank him for his many yea...

CentOS Blog: How updates work in CentOS

Sep 6, 2022 — This document is an attempt to explain the relationship between Fedora Linux, CentOS Stream and RHEL, with a specific focus around how package updates...

CentOS Blog: CentOS Community Newsletter, August 2022

Aug 26, 2022 — August 2022 Newsletter Project News Dojo at DevConf CentOS hosted a Dojo at DevConf.US in Boston. This was our first return to hosting in-person event...

CentOS Blog: CentOS Automotive SIG: First Year in Review

Aug 26, 2022 — In August 2021, the CentOS Automotive SIG launched and held its first meeting with 36 participants. We had no infrastructure, no solid architectural p...