As a Linux user it hurts me to say this but Linux is at best a 2nd rate player in the main stream UNIX market, AIX and Solaris are much better as OS for "serious" 4 CPU+ 8GB+ boxes.
Redhat is now playing with these guys: and OS cost is not an issue, buy a RS6000/SP or p6xxx series and AIX is free, ditto eXXX Sun.
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As a Linux user it hurts me to say this but Linux is at best a 2nd rate player in the main stream UNIX market, AIX and Solaris are much better as OS for "serious" 4 CPU+ 8GB+ boxes. Redhat is now playing with these guys: and OS cost is not an issue, buy a RS6000/SP or p6xxx series and AIX is free, ditto eXXX Sun.