Enterprise Linux, the community way.
Rocky Linux is an open-source enterprise operating system designed to be 100% bug-for-bug compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux®. Rocky Linux is under intensive development by the community.
A Registered Digital Public Good
STABLE, PRODUCTION READY LINUX
Rock solid, no matter the use-case.
Rocky Linux rebuilds sources directly from RHEL®, so you can bet your best dollar that you'll have a super stable experience, no matter the use-case.
- Production Ready
Rocky Linux is enterprise-ready, providing solid stability with regular updates and a 10-year support lifecycle, all at no cost.
- Community Supported
The community, sponsors, and partners have invested with long-term commitments to ensure the project stays with the community.
- Easy Migration
Migrate from other Enterprise Linux distributions without sweating it. We provide an easy-to-use migration script, free of charge.
Releases
Track current and upcoming Rocky Linux releases.
Latest News
We regularly share updates with the community about what's happening. Here's the latest.
Rocky Linux is pleased to announce Testrarc
November 4, 2026
Introducing Testrarc The goal of each Rocky Linux release is to be a binary compatible enterprise operating system that delivers a trusted platform fo...
Rocky Linux at All Things Open 2026
November 3, 2026
Another year of All Things Open is in the books. Even though AI dominated the talks, the conversations were about community. The event took place on ...
OpenCourant Becomes the First RESF Incubator Project
October 19, 2026
The Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation (RESF) is proud to announce OpenCourant as an RESF Incubator Project. OpenCourant is an open source finite el...
Contributor spotlight: Steven Spencer
August 25, 2026
One of the most neglected parts of any project is its documentation. It doesn't draw as much attention during development cycles as engineering or dev...
Rocky Linux needs YOU - Community Manager
August 25, 2026
Are you a social media guru? Does community engagement excite you? Do you like the idea of managing events, authoring blog posts, and building relatio...
Help Manage Rocky Linux Torrents
August 11, 2026
Every Rocky Linux release is a coordinated effort across engineering, testing, and infrastructure. One piece of that process that needs a dedicated ow...
