- When it comes to OS architecture, both RHEL and CentOS are identical.
- Both RHEL and CentOS are capable taking really heavy load yet providing smooth, stable service.
- CentOS is actually a clone of RHEL. All the function and features that RHEL offers, CentOS has the same features and functions.
But the MAJOR difference is that, RHEL is a COMMERCIAL product. Yes, surely you can download a copy of RHEL and nobody will ever sue you for that (as far as I know). But a free version of RHEL has some major limitations.
- Finding and synchronizing with an online software repository for RHEL is pretty tough.
- RHEL maintains it's own software and security repository, but it comes at a price.
- CentOS also maintains it's own software repository, but it doesn't cost a thing.
- CentOS can be easily synchronized with prominent online repositories such as RPM Forge and kernel.org.
- CentOS ISO can be easily downloaded via FTP/HTTP/Torrent.
The only problem with CentOS is that, since it doesn't cost anything, it's less rapidly upgraded compared to RHEL. personally, I'm not in such a hurry in upgrading my Server OS. I'd rather be patient.
Can't wait for CentOS 6.
CentOS rocks!!!
\m/ ^_^ \m/
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