diff --git a/about.md b/about.md index ddb68d3..382bdc9 100644 --- a/about.md +++ b/about.md @@ -1,47 +1,50 @@ --- title: About CentOS +with_content_width: col col-lg-8 --- -## 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 -the goal of providing a rich base platform for open source communities to build -upon. We will provide a development framework for cloud providers, the hosting -community, and scientific data processing, as a few examples. We work with -several 'upstream' communities to help them layer and distribute their software -more effectively on a platform they can rely on. +providing a rich base platform for open source communities to build upon. +We provide a development framework for cloud providers, the hosting community, +scientific data processing, and many more. +We work with several upstream communities to help them layer and distribute +their software more effectively on a platform they can rely on. -### The Governing Board +## CentOS Stream + +CentOS Stream defines Enterprise Linux. + +CentOS Stream is derived from Fedora Linux. +It has a new major version release every three years, +and each release is maintained for five years, matching the +[full support phase](https://access.redhat.com/support/policy/updates/errata) +of RHEL. +CentOS Stream development is open to all, but because CentOS Stream only +has updates intended for RHEL, it is maintained by the RHEL team. +[Learn how to contribute](/contribute). + +CentOS Stream can serve as a production operating system, a development +environment, or a preview of the next minor RHEL release. +It also serves as a foundation for the work from our Special Interest Groups (SIGs). + + +## CentOS Special Interest Groups + +The CentOS Project is home to a number of Special Interest Groups (SIGs). +SIGs are involved in the project in a number of ways. + +* Produce variant editions and alternative images of CentOS. +* Develop and package software to be run on top of CentOS. +* Support the CentOS project with non-technical activities. + +[See all Special Interest Groups](/sigs). + + +## The CentOS Board The CentOS Governing Board is made up of members of the CentOS Project, many of whom have been around since the creation of the Project, as well as new members @@ -51,16 +54,3 @@ 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 -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: - -* [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 -* [Automotive](https://sigs.centos.org/automotive/) - Providing a home for CentOS-oriented automotive work