CentOS is an Enterprise Linux distribution based on the sources from Red Hat Enterprise Linux. CentOS conforms with Red Hat's redistribution policy and aims to be 100% binary compatible. Each CentOS release is supported for 7 years (by means of security updates) and about every 18 months there is a new CentOS release. CentOS is most fit as a stable desktop, server, and appliance operating system. CentOS-5 is based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, CentOS-4 is based on RHEL4, CentOS-3 is based on RHEL3, and CentOS-2 is based on RHAS2.1.
License: GNU General Public License (GPL)
Changes:
A new periodic release update with bugfixes, feature enhancements, and new hardware support. New ISO images are available, and package repositories have been updated.
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