"CentOS 5, touted as a '100 percent compatible' rebuild of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, was released today, featuring the GNOME desktop and a 2.6.18 kernel. CentOS targets those who need enterprise-class operating system stability without the cost of certification and support, chief maintainer Karanbir Singh said.
"CentOS 5 is in full compliance with Red Hat's redistribution requirements, Singh said..."