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.

Linux distributions

We offer two Linux variants:

What's the difference?

End dates are coming in 2024 for CentOS Stream 8 and CentOS Linux 7. Check the blog post for information on upgrade and migration options.

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 L...

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 ...

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. ...

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 thes...

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