CentOS
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- proper noun
- Specialized
- In the examples below, I am using CentOS Linux; however, the command should be the same across Linux distributions.
Examples
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To set up a web server, I chose CentOS because it is compatible with nearly all major applications.
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And let's not forget the countless hordes of specific distros, designed to do one thing very well: Jolicloud/JoliOS for netbooks, Knoppix for a great live distro, CentOS for businesses who don't want to pay Red Hat, and many, many more.
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We have removed support for both of the CentOS 5.8-based track releases.
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Now that generic packages are published, the generic dynamic version works well so far on CentOS 6.
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Many data centers rely on CentOS for their server operating systems due to its stability.
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The latest version of CentOS offers improved security features for server administration.
Surface Forms
Morphology
CentOS = C + E + N + T + O + S
CentOS is an initialism/acronym (letter-based name) rather than a productively built English word, so learners cannot derive its meaning from the component letters.
Etymology
CentOS comes from the phrase Community ENTerprise Operating System, so the name itself tells you it is a community-made, 'enterprise' quality system. It is a community-built version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, which is why many servers use it for stability and long-term support.