I hardly see Sun as "running scared." As popular and powerful as Linux can be it does not threaten Sun or Solaris. Linux certainly gives people another good option for an OS and availability of open source, for that I commend it. Many OS's are and will be following Linux's example. Sun has the resources and market expirience to continue to evolve Solaris into an OS that meets market needs. While Solaris might not be right for every platform or job Linux isn't the universal answer either. Sun's market position and actions just don't resemble that of a scared company. For proof take a small bit of time and look at their numbers and customers.
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I hardly see Sun as "running scared." As popular and powerful as Linux can be it does not threaten Sun or Solaris. Linux certainly gives people another good option for an OS and availability of open source, for that I commend it. Many OS's are and will be following Linux's example. Sun has the resources and market expirience to continue to evolve Solaris into an OS that meets market needs. While Solaris might not be right for every platform or job Linux isn't the universal answer either. Sun's market position and actions just don't resemble that of a scared company. For proof take a small bit of time and look at their numbers and customers. Ok, that's it.