M5 Hosting does offer Scientific Linux for dedicated servers: http://www.m5hosting.com/scientific-linux-dedicated-server.php http://www.m5hosting.com/scientific

M5 Hosting does offer Scientific Linux for dedicated servers: http://www.m5hosting.com/scientific-linux-dedicated-server.php http://www.m5hosting.com/scientific-linux-dedicated-server.p... But you are correct, it is hard to find. Some dedicated server hosts will install it if you ask, but larger hosts and VPS providers might not be so eager to depart from their standard images/platforms.