October 15, 2012 at 14:14AWS: Amazon Linux 2012.09
Hello!
Most recently, an updated version of the Amazon Linux distribution - 2012.09.
Main features of the update:
Let me remind you that Amazon Linux is a fork of CentOS, which is mented and released by AWS. From my own experience I will say that this distr is no better than the original CentOS. Despite this, I try to always use Amazon Linux on all projects, if possible. What do I like about this distr:
I would like to discuss what and how you have with Amazon Linux. Who uses it on large projects? What are your impressions?
Most recently, an updated version of the Amazon Linux distribution - 2012.09.
Main features of the update:
- Kernel 3.2.30
- Implemented support for several versions of Apache and PHP and their combination. Apache 2.2 + php 5.3 is installed using the regular yum install httpd php command . Apache 2.4 + php 5.4 - yum install httpd24 php54 .
- The programming language R 2.15 has become available in the repositories.
- OpenJDK 7 can be installed yum install java-1.7.0-openjdk .
- Support for additional network interfaces .
- Support for different versions of GCC.
Let me remind you that Amazon Linux is a fork of CentOS, which is mented and released by AWS. From my own experience I will say that this distr is no better than the original CentOS. Despite this, I try to always use Amazon Linux on all projects, if possible. What do I like about this distr:
- Enterprise Linux is free.
- Support for all AWS features.
- Stable work and updates.
- A warm feeling in your stomach when you think that you are being taken care of.
I would like to discuss what and how you have with Amazon Linux. Who uses it on large projects? What are your impressions?