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 Community Newsletter, November 2022

Nov 23, 2022 — October 2022 Newsletter Project News CentOS Connect has been announced as a FOSDEM Fringe event. This free event takes place in Brussels on February ...

CentOS Blog: November Board Meeting Recap

Nov 11, 2022 — November Board Meeting Recap The CentOS Board held its monthly meeting on Wednesday. The recording and minutes of that meeting are now available. Wat...

CentOS Blog: CentOS Community Newsletter, October 2022

Oct 28, 2022 — October 2022 Newsletter Project News Modularity in EPEL 8 The EPEL team is retiring package modularity in EPEL 8. Modules were introduced in RHEL 8, b...

CentOS Blog: CPE Quarterly Update Q3 2022

Oct 26, 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 Hyperscale SIG Quarterly Report for 2022Q3

Oct 3, 2022 — CentOS Hyperscale SIG Quarterly Report for 2022Q3 This report covers work that happened between July 5th and September 30th. For previous work, see th...