# Rocky-Linux

**Repository Path**: mirrors/Rocky-Linux

## Basic Information

- **Project Name**: Rocky-Linux
- **Description**: Rocky Linux 是一个社区企业操作系统，它 100% 兼容 RHEL
- **Primary Language**: Unknown
- **License**: Not specified
- **Default Branch**: main
- **Homepage**: https://www.oschina.net/p/rocky-linux
- **GVP Project**: No

## Statistics

- **Stars**: 23
- **Forks**: 5
- **Created**: 2020-12-10
- **Last Updated**: 2023-09-12

## Categories & Tags

**Categories**: Uncategorized

**Tags**: None

## README

**This repository is archived. Stable, production-ready releases of Rocky Linux have been available since June 2021. Please visit [rockylinux.org](https://rockylinux.org) for current information about Rocky Linux**

<p align="center">
<i>"Thinking back to early CentOS days... My cofounder was Rocky McGaugh. He is no longer with us, so as a H/T to him, who never got to see the success that CentOS came to be, I introduce to you...Rocky Linux"</i><br>
— Gregory Kurtzer, Founder
</p>

## About

Rocky Linux is a community enterprise Operating System designed to be 100% bug-for-bug compatible with Enterprise Linux, now that CentOS has shifted direction.

## Frequently Asked Questions

> **Q:** What do you mean, "CentOS has shifted direction?"

The CentOS project [recently announced](https://blog.centos.org/2020/12/future-is-centos-stream/) a shift in strategy for CentOS. Whereas previously CentOS existed as a *downstream* build of its upstream vendor (it receives patches and updates after the upstream vendor does), it will be shifting to an *upstream* build (testing patches and updates *before* inclusion in the upstream vendor).

Additionally, support for CentOS Linux 8 has been cut short, from May 31, 2029 to December 31, 2021.

> **Q:** So where does Rocky Linux come in?

Rocky Linux aims to function as a downstream build as CentOS had done previously, building releases after they have been added to the upstream vendor, not before.

> **Q:** When will it be released?

Release is planned for Q2 2021.

> **Q:** What is the vision for Rocky Linux?

A **solid**, **stable**, and **transparent** alternative for production environments, developed *by* the community *for* the community.

> **Q:** Who drives Rocky Linux?

We all do, Rocky Linux is a community-driven project and always will be. Rocky Linux will not be sold or driven by corporate interest.

> **Q:** How can I get involved?

Please view the [contributing](#contributing) section below.

## Contact

| Team                          | Contact                                   |
|-------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| Press                         | community@rockylinux.org                   |
| Development                   | development@rockylinux.org                |
| Infrastructure                | infrastructure@rockylinux.org             |
| Security                      | security@rockylinux.org                   |
| Web and Branding              | web@rockylinux.org, brand@rockylinux.com  |


For all other questions: hello@rockylinux.org

## Stay Informed

* [Mattermost](https://chat.rockylinux.org)
* [Forum](https://forums.rockylinux.org/)
* [GitHub](https://github.com/rocky-linux/)
* [Twitter](https://twitter.com/rocky_linux)
* [IRC](https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=rockylinux)
* [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/RockyLinux)
* [Matrix](https://matrix.to/#/+rockylinux:matrix.org)

## Contributing

Thank you for your interest in contributing to the project.

If you are a developer, architect, engineer, or otherwise looking to contribute your time and expertise, please consider joining the [Mattermost](https://chat.rockylinux.org) and jumping into the most relevant channel to your interests.

If you are interested in donating or sponsoring the project, please email donations@rockylinux.org or sponsor@rockylinux.org respectively.

**NOTE**: We **do not** currently have any official crowdsourcing established.

## Special Thanks

We would like to thank the following groups for their support thus far on the project:
* [Ctrl IQ, Inc.](https://www.ctrliq.com)
* [The OSU Open Source Lab](https://osuosl.org/)
* [Clouvider](https://www.clouvider.co.uk/)
* [SpryServers](https://www.spryservers.net/)
* [FMI Groupe](https://www.fmi.fr/)