One popular choice when it comes to Linux-based operating systems out there on your dedicated hosting server is CentOS.
What is it? CentOS is well known for being an enterprise level Linux distribution and this freely provided across the Web. The entire thing is managed by a network of developers, system administrators, network administrators, and core Linux contributors and enthusiasts from around the globe.
Where can you go for CentOS support?
CentOS 2, 3, 4 and 5 are built from publicly available open source SRPMS provided by a prominent North American Enterprise Linux vendor. CentOS conforms fully with the upstream vendors redistribution policies and aims to be 100% binary compatible. (CentOS mainly changes packages to remove upstream vendor branding and artwork).
Hope this look into CentOS is helpful!
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