Any Linux users out there [modified]
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Mike Mullikin wrote:
Isn't OpenSolaris a Sun product? If so, I'd be wary of what Oracle will do with it going forward.
I think Solaris is safe with Oracle, given that it is officially the preferred OS for development and deployment of Oracle servers.
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Nemanja Trifunovic wrote:
If you want to run an Oracle server on it, go with Solaris
I think Oracle Enterprise Linux[^] is a better option. I installed Oracle on it rather painlessly. Also it is supported by Oracle (in case support option is a factor).
Rama Krishna Vavilala wrote:
I think Oracle Enterprise Linux[^] is a better option.
Solaris is officially the preferred platform for Oracle deployments[^]. Frankly, I wouldn't be surprised if Oracle ditches Oracle Enterprise Linux after it acquires Sun.
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Rama Krishna Vavilala wrote:
I think Oracle Enterprise Linux[^] is a better option.
Solaris is officially the preferred platform for Oracle deployments[^]. Frankly, I wouldn't be surprised if Oracle ditches Oracle Enterprise Linux after it acquires Sun.
That is an article from 2005. :) Lot has changed in Oracle world, since then. At that time Oracle Enterprise Linux did not even exist.
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That is an article from 2005. :) Lot has changed in Oracle world, since then. At that time Oracle Enterprise Linux did not even exist.
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Rama Krishna Vavilala wrote:
Lot has changed in Oracle world, since then.
Oracle is holding a big (re: 5 hour) press conference tomorrow to detail plans with Sun. http://www.oracle.com/us/corporate/press/043821[^]
I will be busy with the Apple Press Conference. ;)
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I know I might get flamed, but I need some expert opinions on what version/flavor of Linux I should go with. My boss wants to see how far we can get with Linux on our machines. I've done some looking on the internet and I think my top two are Ubuntu and OpenSolaris. I've loaded them into virtual machines to play with them. First impression is they are the same OS with different themes applied. I know there is more to them than that, but I don't konw how long it will take to discover what the differences are. I tried looking for comparisons on the web, but everything is from a couple years ago. Does anyone have experience to know what the differences are or why one is better than the other? It seems like there is more support for Ubuntu out there. I like the looks of OpenSolaris better. Thanks for any help, I appreciate it. [Edit] Ok, so obviously I didn't read the fine print on OpenSolaris not being Linux. :doh: I apologize for that. :-O Also, when I say machine I'm talking about a PC controlled piece of industrial machinery. First thing I need to do is check if the motion control drivers are in Linux or Unix. That would be the defining factor. [/Edit]
Brad Deja Moo - When you feel like you've heard the same bull before.
modified on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 4:08 PM
I would go the Ubuntu route in the client computers and maybe Ubuntu Server or Red Hat Enterprise on the server. The advantage of Ubuntu is the community. You can find help for most common problems on the Web. As a matter of fact you should choose a distribution which has an active community. Most distros do, but some like Ubuntu are growing everyday. The major difference between Ubuntu and Fedora/RedHat is the package management. Ubuntu being a Debian variant uses DEB packages and Fedora/ Redhat uses RPM. Most software can be found in both package types. If you are willing to try different OSes you could try PC-BSD. It is a FreeBSD variant (UNIX Variant not Linux). It uses KDE as the default Desktop Enviroment (GNOME,XFCE are the other 2 most common desktop enviroments). It might be a little more complicated and you may have issues with drivers, but there is an added benefit with security and a longer history and more experience community (Although not as active as Linux comunities). Anyway, play a bit and enjoy the ride!
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Dan Neely wrote:
Isn't Ubuntu still Debian reworked into a Desktop OS for non-power users?
Yeah, but I wouldn't want the extra stuff it comes with taking up space on a server. I mean for Desktop usage no biggy, but you get the idea.
Jeremy Falcon
From a few friends who're linux power users (I'm not; I can use it at need but cthulu help me if anything breaks) the biggest gotcha with ubuntu as a server would probably be that in an effort to keep people from shooting themselves in the foot they've made swapping parts out for alternatives next to impossible.
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I know I might get flamed, but I need some expert opinions on what version/flavor of Linux I should go with. My boss wants to see how far we can get with Linux on our machines. I've done some looking on the internet and I think my top two are Ubuntu and OpenSolaris. I've loaded them into virtual machines to play with them. First impression is they are the same OS with different themes applied. I know there is more to them than that, but I don't konw how long it will take to discover what the differences are. I tried looking for comparisons on the web, but everything is from a couple years ago. Does anyone have experience to know what the differences are or why one is better than the other? It seems like there is more support for Ubuntu out there. I like the looks of OpenSolaris better. Thanks for any help, I appreciate it. [Edit] Ok, so obviously I didn't read the fine print on OpenSolaris not being Linux. :doh: I apologize for that. :-O Also, when I say machine I'm talking about a PC controlled piece of industrial machinery. First thing I need to do is check if the motion control drivers are in Linux or Unix. That would be the defining factor. [/Edit]
Brad Deja Moo - When you feel like you've heard the same bull before.
modified on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 4:08 PM
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That is an article from 2005. :) Lot has changed in Oracle world, since then. At that time Oracle Enterprise Linux did not even exist.
Still, I am sure I recently read somewhere that Solaris is going to be their preferred platform after acquisition. Can't find the link, though...
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I know I might get flamed, but I need some expert opinions on what version/flavor of Linux I should go with. My boss wants to see how far we can get with Linux on our machines. I've done some looking on the internet and I think my top two are Ubuntu and OpenSolaris. I've loaded them into virtual machines to play with them. First impression is they are the same OS with different themes applied. I know there is more to them than that, but I don't konw how long it will take to discover what the differences are. I tried looking for comparisons on the web, but everything is from a couple years ago. Does anyone have experience to know what the differences are or why one is better than the other? It seems like there is more support for Ubuntu out there. I like the looks of OpenSolaris better. Thanks for any help, I appreciate it. [Edit] Ok, so obviously I didn't read the fine print on OpenSolaris not being Linux. :doh: I apologize for that. :-O Also, when I say machine I'm talking about a PC controlled piece of industrial machinery. First thing I need to do is check if the motion control drivers are in Linux or Unix. That would be the defining factor. [/Edit]
Brad Deja Moo - When you feel like you've heard the same bull before.
modified on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 4:08 PM
I run Ubuntu on my second machine. :D But if you like a bit more of a windows-ish GUI (start menu is on the bottom), get Kubuntu, it comes with KDE, instead of GNOME. But there are a lot of other Linux distributions out there (which I haven't tried,) if you don't like one, just keep fishing. You'll have a whale of a time. ;)
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I know I might get flamed, but I need some expert opinions on what version/flavor of Linux I should go with. My boss wants to see how far we can get with Linux on our machines. I've done some looking on the internet and I think my top two are Ubuntu and OpenSolaris. I've loaded them into virtual machines to play with them. First impression is they are the same OS with different themes applied. I know there is more to them than that, but I don't konw how long it will take to discover what the differences are. I tried looking for comparisons on the web, but everything is from a couple years ago. Does anyone have experience to know what the differences are or why one is better than the other? It seems like there is more support for Ubuntu out there. I like the looks of OpenSolaris better. Thanks for any help, I appreciate it. [Edit] Ok, so obviously I didn't read the fine print on OpenSolaris not being Linux. :doh: I apologize for that. :-O Also, when I say machine I'm talking about a PC controlled piece of industrial machinery. First thing I need to do is check if the motion control drivers are in Linux or Unix. That would be the defining factor. [/Edit]
Brad Deja Moo - When you feel like you've heard the same bull before.
modified on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 4:08 PM
I have been running Ubuntu on a laptop and a desktop for about a year. Both are fine as far as the OS is concerned. Good hardware support but not perfect, Ubuntu worked with some odd ball hardware on the desktop, but ver 9 would not work on the four year old Compaq laptop (the ver 8 works fine). My biggest problem with Linux are the applications. Very few are up to the Windows version standards. The Open Office app's are OK for casual usage, but missing features I "need". Media players are "almost" there. etc, etc. For a server or primarily web usage, its great.
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