Re: CentOS vs RedHat releases

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On Sat, 4 Aug 2007 10:43:12 -0400 (EDT)
Scott Ehrlich <scott@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> On Sat, 4 Aug 2007, Scott Ehrlich wrote:
> 
> > In comparing CentOS to RedHat releases, it seems to me CentOS is
> > the Desktop/Workstation class distro from RedHat.   Does the CentOS
> > project then not have a Server class distro, or am I missing
> > something?   Granted, most any operating system can act as a
> > server, but there are some fundamental components of a server-class
> > OS that help is stand out versus a workstation version.
> >
> > Thanks for any insights.
> >
> > Scott
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> Let me clarify -
> 
> I have been working on installing RHEL5 64-bit Server on a machine,
> and thought about CentOS instead, but when I realized there was only
> one CentOS distro, figuring it was desktop-oriented, I opted out.
> There are some elements of RHEL5 server I need.
> 
> Thanks again for any clarification.
> 
> Scott

With the CentOS 5 DVD, you HAVE the option to install "Server" just
as you do "Workstation" etc.

Though I have not taken the "Server" option, I assume it's LAMP.

That ought to clear things up for you mate.



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Chris
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