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Where Is Sun Going With Linux?

Posted by timothy on from the any-which-way-but-loose dept.

jg21 writes "LinuxWorld has an interview with Sun's head software honcho John Loiacono which provides an opportunity to gauge Sun's intentions with regard to Linux in particular, open source in general, and where Solaris fits in. In spite of the assertion "Sun was founded on the principle of open source. We have contributed more lines of open source code than any other entity on the planet except for Cal Berkeley," Sun seems to view Linux somewhat grudgingly, judging from Loiacono's tone: "Linux is something that we'll have to interoperate with because it may exist far beyond whatever Solaris turns out to be." An important read, if only because a Windows-free Loiacono notes that he's been using the Linux-based Java Desktop System for a year. "It is not perfect by any means," he concedes though. Refreshing honesty from Sun's top software exec."

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  1. Just buy a mac :-) by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    It's the best platform for Unix and the best platform for Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer.

    It's like Linux + Windows + Solaris.

    What more could you possibly ask for?

    Just buy a mac :-)

  2. Re:in case it gets slashdotted... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Say it with me...

    karma whore!!!!!

  3. Scott Peterson GUILTY! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic


    Scott Peterson found guilty of killing his wife and unborn son!

    Praise be to God for helping the jurors find him guilty of this heinous crime. Only the hand of the Lord could have prompted a guilty verdict.

    When you're going to bed tonight remember to THANK GOD ALMIGHTY that monsters like Scott Peterson are behind bars.

    God bless you.

    1. Re:Scott Peterson GUILTY! by stratjakt · · Score: 0, Offtopic

      I'm glad to hear that the courts in California have finally overturned the OJ precedent that made it legal to brutally murder your wife, even if you look really cute on TV.

      --
      I don't need no instructions to know how to rock!!!!
  4. i just heard by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I just heard some sad news on talk radio - terrorist/Freedom fighter and Palestilian prime minister Yasser Arafat was found dead in his grave this morning. There weren't any more details. I'm sure everyone in the Slashdot community will miss him - even if you didn't enjoy his work, there's no denying his contributions to popular culture. Truly an Arabic icon.

    oh, and if sun gets slashdoted, a google thingamybob,
    URL:http://66.102.9.104/search?q=cac he:s8vt1Z3yI5M J:www.solarviews.com
    For her pleasure TM (just like ribbed condoms)
    LOLROFLOMG I made a funny)

    oh and in soviet russia linux may exist far beyond whatever Solaris turns out to be

    oh oh, and netcraft has just told me personaly that the sun is HOT, so you should probly buy some stocks. (no not stocking u perv)

    and if you havent seen sixth sense, bruce willis is dead in the movie