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Sun Works to Converge Linux and Solaris

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the linaris-solarnux dept.

Jucius Maximus writes "A new change has appeared in Sun's strategy as reported by CNET. Instead of dismissing Linux as inferior, it is now trying to integrate elements of Linux into Solaris for easier porting of applications. This looks like a step in the right direction for Linux acceptance in the professional server market."

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  1. Re:Why would they do this? by jo42 · · Score: 0, Troll
    Dear Jon,

    That is the most intelligent thing that you have ever posted on /.

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  2. Sun by Apreche · · Score: 0, Troll

    should stick to Java. I mean their ultra sparc processors and hardware are all great. I would love to have an ultra 80 or a sunblade. But Solaris really blows. I mean, it's fast, and stable. They run it in th cs department here. But CDE is crummy. ease of use is horrible. linux may be crappier under the hood, but its shinier on the surface.
    Sun should stick to making Java. Besides their horrendously expensive hardware its the only other good thing they make.

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    1. Re:Sun by Arethan · · Score: 1, Troll

      You must not be very familiar with Solaris at all. Solaris is anything but "fast and stable". XSun is horribly lathargic, and Solaris is known to have core libraries that leak memory (which is why Apache allows you to set the maximum requests serviced per forked child).

      As for Sun making great hardware, that is more bunk. The SPARC architecture is an open standard. Anyone who actually uses these things knows that there are several different manufacturers that you can go to for processors and equipment.

      What Sun does well is selling their name, and R&D. Sun has been the first to come out with exciting new technologies on several occasions. They aren't always implemented in the best way, and sometimes they aren't even realistically useful tech, but they do put the man hours into it, which is quite commendable (especially when everyone is still whining about the economy).

      I'll agree with you about CDE though, it vigorously sucks donkey balls through a garden hose like a french whore on speed.