diff --git a/about.md b/about.md index 009c8e3..cc81513 100644 --- a/about.md +++ b/about.md @@ -3,35 +3,6 @@ title: About CentOS layout: aside --- -## CentOS Linux - -The CentOS Linux distribution is a stable, predictable, manageable and -reproducible platform derived from the sources of Red Hat Enterprise Linux -(RHEL). We are now looking to expand on that by creating the resources needed -by other communities to come together and be able to build on the CentOS Linux -platform. And today we start the process by delivering a clear governance -model, increased transparency and access. In the coming weeks we aim to publish -our own roadmap that includes variants of the core CentOS Linux. - -Since March 2004, CentOS Linux has been a community-supported distribution -derived from sources freely provided to the public by Red Hat. As such, CentOS -Linux aims to be functionally compatible with RHEL. We mainly change packages -to remove upstream vendor branding and artwork. CentOS Linux is no-cost and -[free to redistribute](/legal). - -CentOS Linux is developed by a small but growing team of core developers. In -turn the core developers are supported by an active user community including -system administrators, network administrators, managers, core Linux -contributors, and Linux enthusiasts from around the world. - -Over the coming year, the CentOS Project will expand its mission to establish -CentOS Linux as a leading community platform for emerging open source -technologies coming from other projects such as OpenStack. These technologies -will be at the center of multiple variations of CentOS, as individual downloads -or accessed from a custom installer. Read more about the [variants](/variants) -and [Special Interest Groups](http://wiki.centos.org/SpecialInterestGroup) that -produce them. - ## The CentOS Project The CentOS Project is a community-driven free software effort focused around @@ -44,24 +15,23 @@ more effectively on a platform they can rely on. ### The Governing Board -The CentOS Governing Board is made up of members of the CentOS Project, many of +The CentOS Governing Board is made up of members of the CentOS Project, some whom have been around since the creation of the Project, as well as new members -from Red Hat who were instrumental in bringing the new relationship together. -The focus of the Governing Board is to curate the CentOS Project, assist and -guide in the progress and development of the various SIGs, as well as to -promote CentOS Linux. For more information read the [governance -page](/about/governance). +from the community and Red Hat. The focus of the Governing Board is to curate +the CentOS Project, assist and guide in the progress and development of the +various SIGs, as well as to promote CentOS Linux. For more information read +the [governance page](/about/governance). ### The Project Structure -The CentOS Project is modelled on the structure of the [Apache +The CentOS Project is modeled on the structure of the [Apache Foundation](http://apache.org), with a governing board that oversees various semi-autonomous [Special Interest Groups or 'SIGs'](http://wiki.centos.org/SpecialInterestGroup). These groups are focused on providing various enhancements, addons, or replacements for core CentOS -Linux functionality. A few notable examples of SIGs are: +Stream functionality. A few notable examples of SIGs are: * [Core](http://wiki.centos.org/SpecialInterestGroup/Core) - Building and releasing the core CentOS Linux platform. -* [Xen4CentOS](http://wiki.centos.org/Manuals/ReleaseNotes/Xen4-01) - Providing Xen4 support for CentOS 6 -* [CentOS Design](http://wiki.centos.org/ArtWork) - Improving the user experience with high quality artwork +* [Cloud](http://sigs.centos.org/cloud) - Providing a home for Cloud related infrastructures +* [Hyperscale](http://sigs.centos.org/hyperscale) - Providing a home for Hyperscale innovation * [Automotive](https://sigs.centos.org/automotive/) - Providing a home for CentOS-oriented automotive work