SL6

SL6, also known as SL6.0, is a Linux-based operating system developed by Scientific Linux. It is a free and open-source operating system that aims to provide a stable and secure platform for scientific and technical computing. SL6 is based on the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) source code, which ensures compatibility with a wide range of software and hardware. The operating system is designed to be reliable and efficient, making it suitable for use in high-performance computing environments. SL6 includes a variety of tools and libraries commonly used in scientific research, such as the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC), the Message Passing Interface (MPI), and the Python programming language. The system also supports a wide range of file systems and network protocols, making it easy to integrate with other systems and data sources. SL6 is distributed under the open-source GPL license, allowing users to modify and distribute the software as needed. The latest version of SL6, SL6.10, was released in 2019.