AlmaLinux
Launched with the code-name Project Lenix, AlmaLinux OS is an open-source, community-driven project that intends to fill the gap left by the demise of the CentOS stable release. AlmaLinux OS is a 1:1 binary compatible fork of RHEL® 8 and it is built by the creators of the...
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- Fla published news article about AlmaLinux
AlmaLinux OS 9.8 and 10.2 stable now available for all major platformsAlmaLinux OS 9.8 and 10.2 have both reached stable status, marking the first simultaneous dual rele...
- Fla published news article about AlmaLinux
Almalinux 9.8 beta released with expanded architecture and toolset supportAlmaLinux 9.8 Beta is now available for x86_64, aarch64, ppc64le, and s390x, expanding platform sup...
- POX published news article about AlmaLinux
AlmaLinux 10.1 brings full Btrfs installation support, CRB enabled by default, and moreAlmaLinux 10.1 is now available as the latest version of this enterprise-focused Linux distribution...
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What is AlmaLinux?
Launched with the code-name Project Lenix, AlmaLinux OS is an open-source, community-driven project that intends to fill the gap left by the demise of the CentOS stable release. AlmaLinux OS is a 1:1 binary compatible fork of RHEL® 8 and it is built by the creators of the established CloudLinux OS.
As a standalone, completely free OS, AlmaLinux OS enjoys $1M in annual sponsorship from CloudLinux Inc. We will support future RHEL® releases by updating AlmaLinux OS. Ongoing development efforts are governed by the members of the community.
The AlmaLinux OS Foundation is a 501(c)(6) non-profit created for the benefit of the AlmaLinux OS community.
Stable, production-ready, RHEL-based
AlmaLinux OS is an enterprise-grade server OS, a stable Linux distribution with regular releases that come with long support windows. You can rely on AlmaLinux OS to run you and your clients’ critical workloads.
- CentOS-like distribution based on a precise RHEL clone
- Production-ready and stable, matching RHEL features 1:1
- Enjoy the predictability of a stable release issued in tandem with RHEL
Effortlessly switch from CentOS
Switching distributions is usually costly and time-consuming, but that’s not the case when switching from CentOS to AlmaLinux OS. Switching is easy and almost instantaneous.
- Effortless transition from CentOS, with minimal investment and no software changes
- Rapid switch from CentOS to AlmaLinux OS.
- Zero switching downtime, migrate even large server fleets in an instant
Fully supported, always free
CloudLinux is backing AlmaLinux OS with deep investment and a long support commitment. We also commit to delivering AlmaLinux OS free of limitations, fees and charges.
- Forever free and open-source: no licenses, no usage restrictions
- Rely on a project that is owned and governed in partnership with the community.
- Support commitment through 2029
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Supposed alternative to discontinued CentOS
Company backed & funded, great documentation since it is 1:1 RHEL 8 clone.
10/10
Sick of that CentOS Stream nonsense? You've come to the right place!
It's the perfect replacement for following RHEL now when CentOS changed their distributions and focus.