A beta version of AlmaLinux, the open source fork of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) built by CloudLinux, is now available for download.
Launched with the code-name Project Lenix in response to Red Hat’s decision to shift focus away from CentOS Linux to CentOS Stream, AlmaLinux is a 1:1 binary compatible fork of RHEL 8.
AlmaLinux is a stable, enterprise-grade server OS that will offer regular releases with long support windows. According to the website, AlmaLinux promises the following benefits:
- Rapid switch from CentOS to AlmaLinux – with one command.
- Zero migration downtime, even for large server fleets.
- Free and open source with no licenses or usage restrictions.
- Owned and governed in partnership with the community.
- Support commitment through 2029.
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