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| Developer | ClearCenter |
|---|---|
| OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
| Working state | stale |
| Source model | Open source[1] |
| Initial release | 2001; 24 years ago (2001)[2] |
| Latest release | 7.8[3] / 23 June 2020; 4 years ago (23 June 2020) |
| Kernel type | Monolithic kernel (Linux) |
| Default user interface | Web user interface |
| License | GPL, and others |
| Official website | clearos |
ClearOS (also known as theClearOS System, formerlyClarkConnect[4]) was aLinux distribution byClearFoundation, with network gateway, file, print, mail, and messaging services.
ClearOS is based onCentOS andRed Hat Enterprise Linux,[5] designed for use insmall and medium enterprises as anetwork gateway and network server with a web-based administration interface.[6] It is positioned as an alternative toWindows Small Business Server.[7] ClearOS is the successor to ClarkConnect. The software is built byClearFoundation, and support services can be purchased fromClearCenter.[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]
The last release of ClearOS was in 2020, and with no updates since then, the project appears to be discontinued.[13]
ClearOS aims to replace, as a small business server,Windows SBS.[14]
Features include:[14]
