CentOS vs. Ubuntu

CentOS vs. Ubuntu

The option of Linux seems to be "endless", because everyone can build Linux by modifying an existing version or a new startup version (LFS. We are concerned about the selection of Linux releases, including user interfaces, file systems, package distribution, new feature options, update cycles, and maintainability.

In this article, we will talk about the two well-known Linux distributions. The reality is more about the differences between the two, and the angle in which one side is better than the other.

What is CentOS?

CentOS (Community Enterprise Operating System) Is originated from
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is compatible with the release version supported by the Linux clone community, so we can think that CentOS is a free version of RHEL. None of CentOS releases have a 10-year maintenance period. The release period of each new version is two years. In June January 14, CentOS declared that it was officially added to the Red Hat system, managed by the new CentOS board of directors, but still maintained its independence with RHEL.

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History and first release of CentOS

CentOS was first released in 2004 when it was named cAOs Linux. It was a RPM-based release that was maintained and managed by the community.

CentOS integrates many aspects including Debian, Red Hat Linux/Fedora, And FreeBSD, so that it can stabilize the server and cluster for three to five years. It has a group of open-source software developers as fans, but it is only part of a large organization (CAO organization.

In June 2006, David Parsley announced that TAO Linux, developed by him, was a clone of another RHEL version. He withdrew from the stage of history and made every effort to transfer it to CentOS for development. However, his domain transfer will not affect previous TAO users because they can update their systems by using yum update.

In October January 2014, RedHat began sponsoring the CentOS project and handed over ownership and trademark.

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CentOS Design

Specifically, CentOS is a clone of the paid RHEL (Red Had Enterprise Edition) version. RHEL provides the source code for CentOS modification and change (remove trademark and logo) and final improvement.

Ubuntu

Ubuntu is a Debian-based Linux operating system. It is used in desktop, server, smartphone, tablet, and other fields. Ubuntu was issued by a company called Canonical Ltd and sponsored by Mark Shuttleworth of South Africa.

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Ubuntu Design

Ubuntu is an open-source release generated by developers all over the world. Over the years, Ubuntu has become more and more modern and user-friendly, and the entire system is running more smoothly and securely. There are thousands of applications available for download.

Because it is based on Debian, it also supports. deb package, recent post package system, and more secure snap package format (snappy ).

This new packaging system allows applications to meet all the dependencies for further delivery.

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Differences between CentOS and Ubuntu

• Ubuntu is based on Debian and CentOS is based on RHEL;
• Ubuntu uses the. deb and. snap package, and CentOS uses the. rpm and flatpak packages;
• Ubuntu uses apt to update and CentOS uses yum;
• CentOS looks more stable, because it does not perform routine updates to the package like Ubuntu, but it does not mean Ubuntu is no better than CentOS;
• Ubuntu has more documents and free questions and information support;
• The Ubuntu server version supports more cloud services and container deployment.

Conclusion

Regardless of your choice,Ubuntu or CentOS are both excellent and stable releases. If you want a version with a shorter release cycle, select Ubuntu. If you want a version that does not change the package frequently, select CentOS. Comment below to tell which one you love more!

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