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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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.

Reminder: CentOS Linux 8 is EOL on December 31st

Dec 2, 2021 — CentOS Linux 8 will reach End Of Life (EOL) on December 31st, 2021. We recommend migrating to CentOS Stream 8 before that time. See this comparision of CentOS Linux and CentOS Stream for more information.

Around CentOS

CentOS Blog: CPE Quarterly Update Q4 2021

Mar 3, 2022 — This is a summary of the work done on initiatives by the CPE Team. Each quarter CPE Team together with CentOS and Fedora community representatives cho...

CentOS Blog: CentOS Automotive SIG Announces New AutoSD Distro

Mar 1, 2022 — Introducing the Automotive Stream Distribution The CentOS Automotive SIG is excited to announce the Automotive Stream Distribution. This is a binary d...

CentOS Blog: New CentOS Director – Amy Marrich

Mar 1, 2022 — Every six months (in January and August) the CentOS board has the opportunity to reelect, or replace half of the directors. This staggered approach...

CentOS Blog: New CentOS Director – Celeste Lyn Paul

Feb 22, 2022 — Every six months (in January and August) the CentOS board has the opportunity to reelect, or replace half of the directors. This staggered approach...

CentOS Blog: CentOS Community Newsletter, February 2022

Feb 11, 2022 — February 2022 Newsletter Project News FOSDEM Dojo CentOS hosted its annual FOSDEM Dojo. This Dojo was once again virtual. If you missed the Dojo, or y...