CentOS as a group is a community of open source contributors and users which started in 2003 and has been sponsored by Red Hat since 2014. CentOS Linux versions up to CentOS Linux 8 are 100% compatible rebuilds of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, in full compliance with Red Hat's redistribution requirements. In 2020 it was announced CentOS Linux is being discontinued and replaced with CentOS Stream, a developer-focused distribution which acts as a middle-stream between Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
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Version: 9 Rating: 5 Date: 2023-08-31 Votes: 0
Beware that starting from 9, this is "Stream", a preview of RHEL.
While it might be perfectly useful if you want to preview RHEL, this is no substitute for the old CentOS Linux that was discontinued. For starters, Stream's support appears to be 5 years, instead of the 10 years we had with CentOS Linux. Also: there are no minor releases so the disk images are continuously rebuild. Finally, Red Hat advises to NOT use this in production.
If you want a good substitute for what CentOS Linux was, I'd rather recommend Alma Linux or Rocky Linux.
Version: 9 Rating: 8 Date: 2023-08-28 Votes: 1
Although Centos 9 Stream is upstream of RHEL, I found it to be every stable. Installation (GUI) was straightforward. Interestingly, it offered a number of security options at install (under "security profile"). I chose one of the simpler ones. This gave me the impression that security is a high priority for CentosStream.
Software choice can be easily increased with EPEL & RPM Fusion. It's a feasible option as a daily driver workstation distro.
Pros: Easy installation, very stable, security-focused, reasonably quick with XFCE, provides, in some cases, a preview of RHEL
Cons: Older software, uses gnome as default desktop environment, systemd, limited software choice out of the box
I prefer a linux distro with more up-to-date packages, so I'm now using Fedora. However, Centos 9 Stream is a very stable enterprise-class linux distro which can be suitable for a home PC with a few tweaks. In addition, it is quite focused on security, which may appal to some users.
Version: 9 Rating: 10 Date: 2023-06-13 Votes: 5
Great distro if you want something between Rhel and Fedora. I personally use all 3 for my home lap setup, laptops, and desktops. The installer is flexible and allows you to install a lean minimal server or full desktop, your choice. Have been using stream since it came out and can't remember ever having a problem, no hangup, no nothing, can honestly say it is as reliable as Rhel. All the 1 star reviews are obviously from windows users who don't know much about Linux and my advice to them is go with Ubuntu and spend a couple of years learning Linux then come back and then you will be able to appreciate what Centos has to offer.
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