Re: [tlug] Upgrading from CentOS 7

[Brian Clemens <brian@example.com>]

Hi Chuck,

I’d advise against using CentOS Stream 9 if you want to leave the install alone for a long time as it has half the lifespan of legacy CentOS. Rocky Linux is the generally accepted successor to CentOS. Stream 9 EOLs in 2027, Rocky Linux 9 EOLs 2032.

I’d be happy to help get you set up, shouldn’t be complicated. Most likely the same configuration you’re currently using + setting up LetsEncrypt for HTTPS.

V/R,

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Brian Clemens
Founder and Vice President, Rocky Enterprise Software Foundation
Board Vice Chair, Linux Professional Institute
Open Source Program Administrator, CIQ

> On Mar 9, 2025, at 14:55, Charles Muller <acmuller@example.com> wrote:
> 
> Dear Friends,
> 
> I am the owner of the site for the online Digital Dictionary of Buddhism (DDB; buddhism-dict.net).  Based on some advice from members of TLUG 15 years or so ago, our site is hosted with Linode. The original maintainer of the site, Michael (now passed way), had set us up with CentOS 7. We haven't had any problems with that, but we have been running as http rather than https, and we have pressure now to upgrade.
> 
> It seems like in doing so, it is advisable to update the OS.  Both CentOS 7 and 8 are already E0L, so we're thinking about doing a clean install of CentOS 9 (although we're open to other distributions).  Does anyone have any advice regarding this move?
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Chuck
> 
> 
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> A. Charles Muller
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> Kagurazaka
> Tokyo, Japan
> 
> (University of Tokyo, Professor Emeritus)
> Web Site: Resources for East Asian Language and Thought
> http://www.acmuller.net
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