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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.
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Developer | ClearCenter |
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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 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]
ClearOS aims to replace, as a small business server, Windows SBS.[13]
Features include:[13]
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