- Ubuntu / Debian. Of course, whenever we talk about server operating system alternatives to replace CentOS, Ubuntu LTS versions will be the first option. ...
- Oracle Linux. ...
- OpenSUSE. ...
- AlmaLinux – CloudLinux OS. ...
- Rocky Linux.
How long will CentOS 8 be supported?
The Linux community was caught unprepared when, in December 2020, as part of a change in the way Red Hat supports and develops CentOS, Red Hat suddenly announced that it's cutting the official CentOS 8 support window from ten years – to just two, with support ending Dec 31, 2021.10 sept 2021
Is CentOS 8 going away?
CentOS Linux is going away, with CentOS Stream becoming the project's focus. CentOS Linux 8, released in 2019, will receive updates until the end of 2021, meaning CentOS 8's lifecycle is significantly shorter than the community expected when it was released.14 jun 2021
Will CentOS be discontinued?
Red Hat announced that CentOS Linux 8, as a rebuild of RHEL 8, will end at 2021. CentOS Stream continues after that date, serving as the upstream (development) branch of Red Hat Enterprise Linux.hace 4 días
Why is CentOS dead?
CentOS Linux is Dead… Despite all the claims that CentOS is dead, it is not. It is alive and well. It has simply shifted its place in the life cycle of RHEL. If you are currently using CentOS Linux for your personal projects or using it to learn RHEL, then using CentOS Stream is still a great choice for you.
How long will CentOS be supported?
In December 2020, Red Hat unexpectedly announced a change to CentOS 8 end of life (EOL). The change, which moved the support end of life to December, 2021, shortened the expected community support lifecycle by 8 years.12 ago 2021