This a always a topic that starts a flamewar
my POV:
Ubuntu + generally newer versions of software, packages are closer to vanilla
versions
+ more community packages
+ several versions of HWE (kernels) to choose from over
lifetime of the distro
- not much support from vendors (for e.g. firmware upgrades,
BIOS, binary packages)
CentOS + more "stable" versions
+ more enterprisey (unchanging) landscape, with better
compatibility
+ generally compatible with RHEL, means that binaries and
support are usually provider by vendors
- frankenpackages of ancient versions patched ad nauseum with
backported features
- documentation lacking on "specialities" that are not present
in vanilla versions (kernel is the worst offender)
My experience is that Ubuntu is much faster overall, can be better "googled" or
subverted to your needs, LTS versions seldom break during upgrades but I've
seen it.
CentOS is more suitable for running software like SAP or application servers
like JBoss if you need support. I've never seen breakage during upgrades, but
those upgrades mostly aren't even worth it :)
Usually, this choice is up to organisational preference, CentOS will be much
easier to use in environment heavy with vendors and certifications...
Jan
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