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For years, the CentOS distribution has
been a reliable resource for anybody wanting to deploy systems with a
stable, maintained Linux base that “just works”. At one point, it was reported
to be the platform on which 30% of all web servers were run. CentOS has
had its ups and downs over the years; for many, the December 8 announcement
that CentOS will be “shifting focus” will qualify as the final
“down”. Regardless of whether this change turns out to be a good thing, it
certainly marks the end of an era that began in 2004.