CERN is migrating some of its accelerator control systems from CentOS Linux to Debian, as presented at MiniDebConf Winterthur 2026 by engineers Federico Vaga and Nikos Tsipinakis. The migration addresses the upcoming end-of-life of CentOS Linux and aims to ensure reliable operation of the Large Hadron Collider's computing infrastructure.
Background
CentOS Linux reached end-of-life in December 2021, prompting many organizations to seek alternative Linux distributions. CERN's migration is significant as it involves critical scientific computing infrastructure.
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- Sep 8, 2026 at 09:07 PM
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