Editing Red Hat Enterprise Linux derivatives

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'''Red Hat Enterprise Linux derivatives''' are [[Linux distributions]] that are based on the [[Red Hat Enterprise Linux]] (RHEL) Linux distribution.

==History==

[[Red Hat Linux]] was a popular [[Linux distribution]] largely because, while a paid-for supported version was available, a freely downloadable version was also available. Since the only difference between the paid-for option and the free option was support, a great number of people chose to use the free version.

In 2003, [[Red Hat]] made the decision to change its Red Hat Linux product into [[Red Hat Enterprise Linux]] for customers who were willing to pay for it.

A community-driven Red Hat based Linux distribution called [[Fedora (operating system)|Fedora]] was available free of charge.

Fedora has its own beta cycle and has some issues fixed by contributors, who occasionally included Red Hat staff. However, its quick and nonconservative release cycle means it might not be suitable for some users.

Nowadays, Fedora is a test-bed for Red Hat,{{citation needed|date=September 2012}} allowing them to beta test their new features before they get included in CentOS Stream, and eventually Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

Red Hat no longer makes binary versions of [[Red Hat Enterprise Linux]] available free-of-charge.

==Motivations==

Red Hat does not make a [[compiler|compiled]] version of its Enterprise Linux product available for free download. However, as the license terms on which it is based explicitly stipulate, Red Hat had previously made the entire [[source code]] available via their network of servers.

==Features==

The Red Hat Enterprise Linux derivatives generally include the union set{{Clarify|date=July 2010}}, which is included in the different versions of RHEL. The version numbers are typically identical to the ones featured in RHEL; as such, the free versions maintain [[Binary code compatibility|binary compatibility]] with the paid-for version, which means software intended for RHEL typically runs just as well on a free version. Relatively few changes need to be made to the distributions. However, RHEL used to use [[Red Hat|Red Hat's]] own [[Up2date]] technology for providing updates. For convenience, several of the free alternatives ship with [[Yellow dog Updater Modified|yum]] replacing up2date, something that makes providing mirrors for upgrades significantly easier. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and above releases use yum as their native system for providing updates, with up2date being just its front end.

==Legal aspects==

Free redistributions are expressly encouraged by the [[GNU General Public License]] upon which Red Hat's distributions are derived.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://readwrite.com/2013/08/13/red-hat-ceo-centos-open-source |title = Red Hat CEO: Go Ahead, Copy Our Software - ReadWrite| date=13 August 2013 }}</ref>  However, to avoid misrepresentation of Red Hat's trademark, material in the original distribution covered by the trademark must be stripped off or removed from the redistribution.

Where distributions (e.g., [[CentOS]]) have not been deemed sufficiently thorough in removing references to Red Hat, they have received warnings from [[Red Hat]]'s legal counsel. CentOS received such a notice seeking to have it remove all mention of Red Hat's asserted trademarks from their website and their distribution.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.centos.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=66 |title=www.centos.org - News - CentOS.org Website News - North American Enterprise Legal Vendor Targets www.centos.org Website Content |accessdate=2013-09-01 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928231311/https://www.centos.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=66 |archivedate=2013-09-28 }}</ref>

==Notable Red Hat Enterprise Linux derivatives==
* [[AlmaLinux]] – A 100% Community-owned and governed replacement for [[CentOS]] developed under the 501(c)(6) non-profit, AlmaLinux OS Foundation.<ref>{{Cite web|title=AlmaLinux OS - Forever-Free Enterprise-Grade Operating System|url=https://almalinux.org/|access-date=2021-07-16|website=almalinux.org}}</ref>
* [[Groupe Bull|Bull]]'s XBAS or bullx – (for high-performance computing)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://computing.llnl.gov/linux/slurm/slurm_ug_2010/01-mh-cea.pdf |title=SLURM at CEA |access-date=2011-03-21 |archive-date=2013-05-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130524225601/https://computing.llnl.gov/linux/slurm/slurm_ug_2010/01-mh-cea.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bull.com/bulldirect/2010/11/10/bull-launches-bullx-supercomputer-suite/ |title=Bull launches bullx supercomputer suite {{pipe}} Bull Direct, the newsletter from Bull |website=news.bull.com |access-date=22 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130517021209/http://news.bull.com/bulldirect/2010/11/10/bull-launches-bullx-supercomputer-suite/ |archive-date=17 May 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Circle Linux – <ref>[https://cclinux.org/ CircleLinux]</ref> an open source and community-driven distribution aiming for full compatibility.
* [[ClearOS]]
* [[EulerOS]] – certified to The Open Group's UNIX 03 standard.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.opengroup.org/openbrand/register/brand3622.htm |title=The Open Brand Register of Certified Products|accessdate=2016-09-08|publisher=[[The Open Group]]|date=2016-09-08}}</ref>
* EuroLinux – <ref>[https://euro-linux.com EuroLinux]</ref> created by EuroLinux company freely distributed in the open core model. Besides standard paid support company offers forking and rebuilding from sources for special purposes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://en.euro-linux.com/blog/eurolinux-8-4-released/|title=EuroLinux 8.4 Released|accessdate=2021-11-16|publisher=[[EuroLinux]]|date=2021-08-18}}</ref> Previous versions were built on top of Scientific Linux.
* [[Inspur K-UX]] – certified to [[The Open Group]]'s UNIX 03 standard.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.opengroup.org/openbrand/register/brand3596.htm |title=The Open Brand Register of Certified Products|accessdate=2014-05-29|publisher=[[The Open Group]]|date=2014-05-29}}</ref>
* [[Miracle Linux|MIRACLE LINUX]] – an enterprise Linux distribution developed by [[Cybertrust Japan]].<ref>[https://www.miraclelinux.com MIRACLE LINUX Website (Japanese)]</ref>
* NethServer – a Linux server distribution offering services configurable via WebGUI.<ref>{{Cite web | title=NethServer – Small Business Linux Server Made Easy | url=https://www.nethserver.org | access-date=2025-02-18 | website=www.nethserver.org}}</ref>
* [[Oracle Linux]] – free to download, distribute and use with public access to the latest errata and patches from the Oracle Linux yum server. Optional paid support subscriptions are available from Oracle.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://community.oracle.com/docs/DOC-917963 |title = Downloading Oracle Linux — oracle-tech}}</ref>
* [[RedSleeve Linux]] – an ARMv5 and ARMv6 build of EL6, EL7, EL8 an EL9 for older devices that don't meet the requirements for other ARM EL distributions <ref>{{Cite web|title=RedSleeve Linux|url=https://redsleeve.org}}</ref>
* [[Rocky Linux]] – a community-supported replacement for [[CentOS]] initiated by CentOS founder Gregory Kurtzer.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-11|title=With CentOS 8 About To Die, Its Creator Gives Birth To Rocky Linux|url=https://fossbytes.com/centos-8-about-to-die-creator-new-rocky-linux/|access-date=2021-07-29|website=Fossbytes|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Redpesk]] - a secure embedded Linux targeting industrial connected devices with very long term support made by IoT.bzh <ref>{{cite web |url=https://redpesk.bzh |title = Redpesk Embedded Linux factory}}</ref>
* Springdale Linux – <ref>[http://springdale.math.ias.edu/ Springdale Linux website]</ref> formerly PUIAS Linux is a complete operating system for desktops and servers, built by compiling the source packages for Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
* VzLinux – <ref>[https://vzlinux.org VzLinux]</ref> made by [[Virtuozzo]] and optimized to run in containers, virtual machines or on bare-metal servers.
Appliance-oriented derivatives based on RHEL:
* [[Amazon.com]] [[Amazon Machine Image#Amazon Linux AMI|Amazon Linux AMI]] – RHEL7 userland with a linux-xen-kernel
* [[Google Search Appliance]] – derived from CentOS
* [[VMware]] ESX's Service Console software

Distributions which have ceased production or outdated:
* [[CAOS Linux]] – (multiple lineage)
* [[CentOS]] – (last version release 8, 2019-09-24, version 7 gets maintenance updates until 2024-06-30)
* ClefOS –<ref>[https://www.sinenomine.net/offerings/linux/ClefOS ClefOS for System z]</ref> a port of CentOS for [[IBM Z]] by Sine Nomine Associates.
* [[Fermi Linux]] – a.k.a. Fermi Scientific Linux, derived from Scientific Linux with additional software specific for the [[Fermilab]] research facilities
* [[Rocks Cluster Distribution]] – derived from RHEL (earlier versions) and CentOS (recent releases)
* [[ROSA Linux|ROSA Enterprise Linux Server]]
* [[Scientific Linux]] – (version 7 gets maintenance updates until 2024-06-30)
* [[SME Server]] – made by the Koozali Foundation (version 10 based on CentOS 7 gets maintenance updates until 2024-06-30)
* [[StartCom]] Enterprise Linux
* White Box Enterprise Linux – No formal announcement but no longer actively developed
* [[Yellow Dog Linux]]

==See also==
{{Portal|Free and open-source software}}
*[[EPEL]], Extra Packages for Enterprise Linux
*[[List of commercial products based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux]]
*[[Long-term support]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://lwn.net/Articles/128952/ Revisiting RHEL Clones]
* [http://linuxmafia.com/faq/RedHat/rhel-forks.html rhel-forks]

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