CentOS 5 as a Desktop System
Submitted by srlinuxx on Mon, 04/23/2007 - 14:00.
CentOS is an enterprise class GNU/Linux distribution basing on the publicly available source packages of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Just like RHEL or Debian stable, CentOS focuses on stability and security, sacrificing the “latest and greatest” packages. Is CentOS 5 really that stable? And does it fit on the average Joe’s desktop? This is what I’m gonna find out.
Installation
CentOS just like RHEL and Fedora uses Anaconda as system installer, so the installation process is an easy and intuitive one. The only problem can be the amount of RAM that we possess, since the graphical installer needs at least 512 MB (text mode is less resource hungry and 128 MB RAM will be enough for it). CentOS is delivered as one DVD or six CDs (all of which are required for installation to be successful). An installation guide is available if you encounter any problems during the procedure.
re: CentOS for the Desktop
Perfect for those people that are currently using Windows 2003 Server as their desktop.
Right :)
Windows 2003 Server is the only usable desktop environment from Microsoft that I know of. This system really feels like it's not their child. When I have to use a Microsoft OS, I always install 2003 Server