From b0d4992eb807b1e96984f51579a10368a943ff47 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ben Cotton Date: Mar 30 2020 20:10:23 +0000 Subject: Point to the dedicated FAQ page on the wiki for CentOS Stream. I'm leaving the existing FAQ page with a link to the wiki for anyone who may have already bookmarked the original version. --- diff --git a/content/stream/faq.md b/content/stream/faq.md index db5d2f4..9fc14fc 100644 --- a/content/stream/faq.md +++ b/content/stream/faq.md @@ -6,69 +6,4 @@ is_dynamic: true #CentOS Stream Frequently Asked Questions -If you have a question that isn't answered here, please email the [centos-devel mailing list](https://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos-devel). - -* Table of contents will replace this text. -{:toc} - -##What is CentOS Stream? - -CentOS Stream is a developer-forward distribution that aims to help community members, Red Hat partners and others take full advantage of open source innovation within a more stable and predictable Linux ecosystem. -Its content is what Red Hat intends to be in the next update of a stable RHEL release -It is free for anyone to download, use, study, modify, and redistribute (with the exception of the CentOS trademarks, which are owned by Red Hat). -CentOS Stream is a distribution that community members can use to take advantage of a stable ABI/API for development and testing, while still seeing some updates on an accelerated basis. - - -##How do I download CentOS Stream? -CentOS Stream is available on the [CentOS downloads page](https://centos.org/download) - -##How do I file bugs against CentOS Stream? -File bugs against the [CentOS product in Red Hat Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/enter_bug.cgi?classification=CentOS). - -##Where is the source code? -The source code in CentOS Stream is stored per package at in the [CentOS git server](https://git.centos.org). - -##What artifacts are built? - -* [Yum repositories](http://mirror.centos.org/centos/8-stream/) - * x86_64 - * ppc64le - * aarch64 -* [EC2 images](https://cloud.centos.org/centos/8-stream/) - * x86_64 - * ppc64le - * aarch64 -* [Generic cloud images](https://cloud.centos.org/centos/8-stream/) - * x86_64 - * ppc64le - * aarch64 -* [Vagrant images](https://cloud.centos.org/centos/8-stream/) - * x86_64 - -Note: CentOS Stream does not include container images. -The current recommendation is to use Red Hat Universal Base Image (UBI) and include centos-release-stream (link coming!). - -##What architectures are included? - -Currently, x86_64, aarch64, and ppc64le are included. -By December 2020, arm7hfp will be included. -Inclusion of s390x (IBM System Z) has not yet been scoped and is unlikely during CY2020. - -##Is there a daily CentOS Stream "release"? How frequently is it released? - -There is a nightly compose for release verification purposes. -We are currently pushing CentOS Stream to http://mirror.centos.org/centos/8-stream/ on a case-by-case basis as new packages come in. - -##What happens when CentOS Stream switches from RHEL 8 to RHEL 9 based content? - -Around the time the RHEL 9 Public Beta is issued, an additional set of CentOS Stream repositories and ISOs will be available. -The existing CentOS Stream repositories representing RHEL 8 bits will continue to be available, and changes to these bits will continue as before, until approximately one year after the general availability of RHEL 9. -At that time, the older repositories will be discontinued, although sources will continue to be available. - -As the cut-over approaches, Red Hat will evaluate the situation at that time to determine how long the overlap will be. -CentOS Stream is envisioned for primary use in situations where pinning to a specific set of binaries for the long-term is not required. -Therefore the goal of the overlap is to serve either specific development needs or to allow for time for testing and upgrades. - -##What does this mean for CentOS Linux? - -CentOS Stream is separate from CentOS Linux. +This page has moved to the [CentOS wiki](https://wiki.centos.org/FAQ/CentOSStream). diff --git a/content/stream/index.md b/content/stream/index.md index 1932035..73b1849 100644 --- a/content/stream/index.md +++ b/content/stream/index.md @@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ If you’re developing on top of CentOS Stream, consider participating in one of You can learn more about our SIG process in the wiki at wiki.centos.org/SIGGuide #Where do I find out more? -See also [the detailed CentOS Stream FAQ](https://wiki.centos.org/FAQ/CentOS8). +See also [the detailed CentOS Stream FAQ](https://wiki.centos.org/FAQ/CentOSStream). Follow us on your preferred social platform: Twitter ([@CentOSProject](http://twitter.com/centosproject)); [Facebook](https://facebook.com/groups/centosproject); [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/groups/22405); [Reddit](https://reddit.com/r/CentOS) - for announcements and updates.