CentOS Reviews and Pricing

Wayne-Green

COO at OSS

Nov 1, 2024

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Stable and versatile platform with strong community support

Pros and Cons

"CentOS adapts well to many software and applications, providing good compatibility."

"CentOS can be somewhat difficult for beginners, as it has a complex UI, especially for those not in the IT field."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the solution for testing software and applications in the IT industry. I also study the storage system of AI on CentOS.

What is most valuable?

CentOS adapts well to many software and applications, providing good compatibility. Additionally, there are many online communities to learn from, which is beneficial.

What needs improvement?

CentOS can be somewhat difficult for beginners, as it has a complex UI, especially for those not in the IT field. Adding more support could be beneficial, though Red Hat with IBM support is an alternative that may be costly. Also, modernizing CentOS could be a suggestion.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

CentOS is a stable operating system, and I would rate its stability as nine out of ten.

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How are customer service and support?

I do not have personal experience with customer service for CentOS.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was very easy. I would rate the ease of setup at 8.5 out of ten.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I am not responsible for the setup cost in my company, so I am unsure about the cost of the license.

What other advice do I have?

I recommend CentOS for its stability and its ability to adapt to many software and applications. It is also very accessible.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.