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Scientific Linux is Being Discontinued. Brief: Scientific Linux, a distributions focused on scientists in high energy physics field, will not be developed anymore. It's creator, Fermilab, is replacing it by CentOS in its labs.
- Is Scientific Linux discontinued?
- Is CentOS being discontinued?
- What should I replace CentOS with?
- What is Scientific Linux used for?
- Is Linux dead?
- What is the purpose or goal of the Scientific Linux distribution?
- Will there be a CentOS 9?
- Which is better Fedora or CentOS?
- Did CentOS kill redhat?
- Which is better CentOS or Ubuntu?
- Why did Red Hat kill CentOS?
- Can you still use CentOS?
Is Scientific Linux discontinued?
In April 2019, it was announced that Scientific Linux would be discontinued, but that maintenance will continue to be provided for the 6. x and 7. x releases through the end of their lifecycles. Fermilab will utilize CentOS for its deployment of 8.0 instead.
Is CentOS being discontinued?
CentOS Linux 8, as a rebuild of RHEL 8, will end at the end of 2021. After that, the rolling release CentOS Stream becomes the identity of CentOS project. There will be no CentOS 9 based on RHEL 9 in the future. CentOS Linux 7 will continue its lifecycle and will end in 2024.
What should I replace CentOS with?
RHEL-based server Linux distributions you may want to consider for replacing CentOS
- Project Lenix is being created by CloudLinux, an enterprise oriented service that has been providing customized CentOS server for several years now. ...
- ClearOS is offered by HP on its HPE ProLiant servers.
What is Scientific Linux used for?
What is Scientific Linux? Scientific Linux is a stable, scalable, and extensible operating system for scientific computing. Scientific Linux is a stable, scalable, and extensible operating system for scientific computing.
Is Linux dead?
Al Gillen, the program vice president for servers and system software at IDC, says the Linux OS as a computing platform for end users is at least comatose – and probably dead. Yes, it has reemerged on Android and other devices, but it has gone almost completely silent as a competitor to Windows for mass deployment.
What is the purpose or goal of the Scientific Linux distribution?
The goal of Scientific Linux is to have a distribution that is compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, that: Provides a stable, scalable, and extensible operating system for scientific computing.
Will there be a CentOS 9?
There will not be a CentOS Linux 9. Updates for the CentOS Linux 8 distribution continue until December 31, 2021. ... Updates for the CentOS Linux 6 distribution ended November 30, 2020. CentOS Stream 9 will launch in Q2 2021 as part of the RHEL 9 development process.
Which is better Fedora or CentOS?
Fedora is great for open source enthusiasts who don't mind frequent updates and the unstable nature of cutting-edge software. CentOS, on the other hand, offers a very long support cycle, making it fit for the enterprise.
Did CentOS kill redhat?
Exelbierd spoke to Anderson to give an insider's perspective on Red Hat's effective termination of CentOS Linux in December, in which the open source giant announced CentOS Linux was to be deprecated immediately—with security upgrades to CentOS Linux 8 ending later in 2021 rather than the 2029 end of support date ...
Which is better CentOS or Ubuntu?
If you run a business, a Dedicated CentOS Server may be the better choice between the two operating systems because, it's (arguably) more secure and stable than Ubuntu, due to the reserved nature and the lower frequency of its updates. Additionally, CentOS also provides support for cPanel which Ubuntu lacks.
Why did Red Hat kill CentOS?
Interview Brian Exelbierd, responsible for Red Hat liaison with the CentOS project and a board member of that project, has told The Register that CentOS Linux is ending because Red Hat simply refused to invest in it.
Can you still use CentOS?
Most CentOS users who have updated their systems to the latest version have already expressed their concerns. While CentOS 8 EOL is scheduled for 2021, CentOS 7 will be supported until 2024.
