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HP and SGI Boost Linux

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the it's-all-good dept.

Panix writes "Good news today from HP and SGI. Both have announced that they plan to offer Linux as one of their "core" operating systems. HP even stated that it would develop a special version of Linux for Merced!" It's crazy- 2 companies once known for their OSs have chosen another.

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  1. Not Quite by ChadG · · Score: 2

    It's not like they are offering Linux instead of their primary OS (Irix and HP-UX). If you read the article, it states that they will be offering the option of Linux as an OS for their Intel computers.

    This is not their "top of the line" systems. We are talking about PCs and workstations like the SGI Visual Workstation.

    The day they offer Linux for their high end systems, I will be thoroughly impressed. I believe this is a possibility. Go Linux!

    "In true sound..." -Agents of Good Root

  2. On a similar note... by vallee · · Score: 2

    I called Compaq to get referred to a server retailer who could get me Linux pre-installed, and they referred me to Big Apple in NYC. I'm waiting to hear back from them today, but I'll be sure to let you know how it goes. I have a client doing an NT vs. Linux selection, and NT is winning because of Dell's 24/7 on-site warrantee stuff. I'm hoping Compaq can provide a server w/ the on-site. VAResearch can not at this time, although apparently a deal with a National support company is in the works.
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  3. Full WSJ article by Tet · · Score: 2
    The full wall street journal article can be found at http:// interactive.wsj.com/public/current/articles/SB9173 98093261529500.htm.

    Oh yeah... and since when has Linux been a language? :-)

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  4. Unsubstantiated rumors.. by Macka · · Score: 2


    From the articles concerned:
    "...according to reports."

    I'm more than a little suspicious about this announcement. What reports? Have there been any official statements from the companies concerned?

    Some weeks ago people started jumping up and down about Compaq selling Linux and offering 24x7 support, and that turned out to be more creative writing from an over-zealous journalist, than fact.

    Be careful what you believe. I won't believe this until it comes from the Horses mouth!

    Macka