A Linux software, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, has been compiled by global research centers and universities.
Scientific Linux is essentially a recompiled version of the Enterprise Linux source code with the intent of compatibility with Enterprise. The distribution aims to maintain compatibility with minor additions or changes.
Scientific Linux has added some software items such as Pine and OpenAFS that are beneficial for labs to experience the benefits of an Enterprise-compatible distribution with added features for their convenience.
Overall, Scientific Linux serves as a compatible and efficient operating system useful in various scientific and experimental settings.
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