CentOS vs Windows Server 2012 : Which is Better?

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CentOS

CentOS is a Linux distribution that attempts to provide a free, enterprise-class, community-supported computing platform. Developed by The CentOS Project

License: Open Source

Categories: OS & Utilities

Apps available for Linux

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Windows Server 2012

Windows Server 2012, codenamed "Windows Server 8" is the sixth release of Windows Server. Developed by Microsoft

License: Commercial

Categories: OS & Utilities

Apps available for Windows

CentOS VS Windows Server 2012 Feature comparision

Feature CentOS Windows Server 2012
Operating system
Shell integration
Customizable
Based on Debian
OTA Updates
Package Manager
Rolling release
Stability
Arch User Repository
Lightweight
Adware
An in-built GUI
Onedrive integration
Key rebinding
Linux-based
Multiple languages
macOS-like
Flatpak
Out Of The Box
App center
Windows XP Compatibility
Run Windows software
Nt kernel
Geeky
ARM support
Package Control
Kde support
Community based
Security focused
Security & Privacy
Container virtualization
Domain isolation
Active Directory integration
Data deduplication
Virtualization
Linux
Gateway
Email Server
File sharing
Remote desktop
Database
Active Directory authentication
DHCP Server
DNS management
Single Sign-On
Unix-like
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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