What Version of Linux Is Amazon Linux 2?
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At the time of writing, the default kernel in Amazon Linux 2, which receives long-term support from Amazon, is Linux Kernel 4.14.

What version of Linux is Amazon Linux?

The final release of the original Amazon Linux is version 2018.03 and uses version 4.14 of the Linux kernel.

Is Amazon Linux 2 on CentOS?

The operating system seems to be based on CentOS 7. The FAQ states that the “yumdownloader –source tool in Amazon Linux 2 provides source code access for many components,” – “many,” note, but not all. AWS offers several varieties of Linux 2 machine images, optimised for different purposes.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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