====== ClearOS ======
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**ClearOS** (also known as the **ClearOS System**, formerly **ClarkConnect**) is an [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:o:os|operating system]] marketed by the software company ClearCenter. It is based on CentOS and Red Hat Enterprise Linux, designed for use in small and medium enterprises as a network gateway and network [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:s:server|server]] with a web-based administration [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:i:interface|interface]]. It is positioned as an alternative to Windows Small Business Server. ClearOS succeeds ClarkConnect. The software is built by ClearFoundation, and support services can be purchased from ClearCenter. ClearOS 5.1 removes previous limitations to mail, DMZ, and MultiWAN functions.

As of the ClearOS 6.1 release, the distribution is a full-featured operating system for [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:g:gateway|gateway]], network and servers built from source packages for Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

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^   Datasheet  ||
^ Developer               | ClearCenter   |
^ Written in              |    |
^ OS family               | Unix Like   |
^ Working state           | Current   |
^ Source model            | Open Source   |
^ Initial release         | 7.8.0 23 June 2020   |
^ Latest release          |    |
^ Available in            |    |
^ Platforms               |    |
^ Kernel type             | Monolithic Kernal   |
^ Default user interface  | Web User Interface   |
^ License                 | GPL and others   |
^ Official Site           | [[http://clearos.com/]] |

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