TaoLinux

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TaoLinux was an open source free GNU/Linux distribution which aimed to be 100% compatible with and based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. On 14th June, 2006, the lead developer announced that he would be retiring from the project and provided instructions for users to point their systems to update servers from CentOS in order to continue receiving updates, effectively converting their TaoLinux installations into CentOS installations.

This product is derived from the Free/Open Source Software made available by Red Hat, Inc but IS NOT produced, maintained or supported by Red Hat. Specifically, this product is forked from the source code for Red Hat's 3 product under the terms and conditions of its EULA and the GPL.

The GPL grants the recipients of a computer program the following rights, or "freedoms":

  • The freedom to run the program, for any purpose.
  • The freedom to study how the program works, and modify it.
  • The freedom to redistribute copies.
  • The freedom to improve the program, and release the improvements.

See GNU or GNU General Public License for more information on copyright issues related to Linux products such as Red Hat or CentOS.

Other Linux distribution based on Red Hat include Mandrakelinux and Fedora Core.


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