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Oracle Linux Explored

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the new-kid-on-the-block dept.

M-Saunders writes "Two days ago Slashdot reported on Oracle's move into the enterprise Linux market, and how it may challenge Red Hat. Red Hat's stock has already dropped, and there's a great deal of talk about the implications of this act. Linux Format got hold of the 'Unbreakable' distro to find out what's going on under the hood. Is it a breakthrough for Linux in the corporate market, or just another RHEL respin? See the article for all the info and screenshots — including an 'interesting' choice of GRUB colours."

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  1. Too expensive? I know why by G3ckoG33k · · Score: 2, Funny

    From the article: "A recent CIO Insight Research Study ranked Red Hat No. 1 for "vendor value". Oracle ranked 39 out of 41 overall, 40th in the category "meets expectations for lowering costs.""

    Too expensive? I know why. Larry buys too big boats, too often. And, above all, he never invited me... (Now is your chance, Larry!)

  2. First Oracle Bug Fix by amchugh · · Score: 3, Funny

    Oracle just announced a security patch to fix the "DB2 optimization malware" on Unbreakable.