Re: UNIX versus Linux

[Bruce McCulley]

>From what you describe, I'd say a proprietary Unix would be much more appropriate than Linux. Main reason is the lack of any significant relevent experience, and the nature of the app. Large Oracle d/b apps are an enterprise feature that require high quality of service, and that requires experienced support resources which you don't have in-house. Unless you want to be in the business of systems integration you'll want to find a vendor or systems integrator to support the platform, whatever it is. Maybe you can find a systems integrator who will support Linux for you and also work with your Oracle vendor, but if the d/b vendor is pitching a Sun platform that might be the best solution just for the political side of the vendor relations.  With Linux you'll have to roll your own, with a vendor you can look to them for support.   I've been in one three-cornered finger-pointing match in the recent past, and I'd advise you to avoid those if at all possible. just MHO... --Bruce McCulley Dave hardy wrote:  This is somewhat off-topic, but if I may be permitted a newbie's indulgence: Although a prior VMS/NT guy, I am evidently going to have some input as to which o.s. to run on a new server that will be handing a large Oracle database.  The decision is whether to use UNIX, commercial or otherwise, or one of the Linux flavors.  The vendor doing the initial install and database merge with proprietary s.w. clearly favors and will support Sun's UNIX.  Anything else and they will incrementally back off supporting it. Another factor is that there is currently no one in house with UNIX or Linux expertise and at least one of the techies here would have to get ramped-up training very soon. I'd be very interested in any thoughts folks in this group may have, as to preferences for either UNIX or Linux, and any particular flavors of either one. Thanks much for your consideration. DaveVermont Health Care Administration89 Main StreetMontpelier, VT 05602[EMAIL PROTECTED]. P.S.  I thoroughly enjoyed the discussion of root passwords over the last day or so, quite interesting and informative.