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| Developer | ClearCenter |
|---|---|
| OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Open source [1] |
| Initial release | 2001 [2] |
| Latest release | 7.8 [3] / 23 June 2020 |
| Kernel type | Monolithic kernel (Linux) |
| Default user interface | Web user interface |
| License | GPL, and others |
| Official website | clearos |
ClearOS (also known as the ClearOS System, formerly ClarkConnect [4] ) is a Linux distribution by ClearFoundation, with network gateway, file, print, mail, and messaging services.
ClearOS is based on CentOS and Red Hat Enterprise Linux, [5] designed for use in small and medium enterprises as a network gateway and network server with a web-based administration interface. [6] It is positioned as an alternative to Windows Small Business Server. [7] ClearOS is the successor to ClarkConnect. The software is built by ClearFoundation, and support services can be purchased from ClearCenter. [8] ClearOS 5.1 removes previous limitations to mail, DMZ, and MultiWAN functions. [9]
As of the ClearOS 6.1 release, the distribution is a full-featured operating system for gateway, network and servers built from source packages for Red Hat Enterprise Linux. [10] [11] [12]
The last release of ClearOS was in 2020, and with no updates since then, the project appears to be discontinued. [13]
ClearOS aims to replace, as a small business server, Windows SBS. [14]
Features include: [14]
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