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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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  3.  Non profit

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Top Positive Comment
Gruak
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Supposed alternative to discontinued CentOS

Dino C
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Company backed & funded, great documentation since it is 1:1 RHEL 8 clone.

10/10

Mikael S
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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.

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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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