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ClearOS

A very good alternative for Windows Server, for free Created by ClearCenter Webmaster

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ClearOS is a family of operating systems for the enterprise, small business, and home. There are three editions to choose from depending on your needs and suitable to your abilities. They are: ClearOS Enterprise, ClearOS Home, and ClearOS Core.

ClearOS is a powerful network and gateway server designed for small organizations and distributed environments. Though ClearOS comes with an extensive list of features and integrated services, the solution is easy to configure thanks to the intuitive web-based interface. More Info »

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Database Gateway Email Server Operating system Php PhpMyAdmin Web-Based Web Server Add a feature

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ClearOS was added by danhuss in May 2010 and the latest update was made in Mar 2019. The list of alternatives was updated Feb 2020. It's possible to update the information on ClearOS or report it as discontinued, duplicated or spam.

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Comment by abylund

about ClearOS · Jun 2011 · Helpful Not helpful 2 Helpful Report as spam

Several blogs have suggested ClearOS is the alternative to Small Business Server

http://www.itworld.com/operating-systems/87803/a-linux-answer-windows-sbs-clearos#comment-18908
http://www.itwire.com/opinion-and-analysis/the-linux-distillery/29826-the-linux-answer-to-windows-sbs-is-clear
http://www.linux-mag.com/id/7662

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