>> Also, historically Solaris has maintained reverse >> compatibility, and standards compliance far better >> then Linux. In fact, there is another thread in this >> vary forum discussing the difficulty of porting >> software from Linux, because developers on that >> platform seem unaware of the standards (POSIX, SUS, >> etc). >Yes. This is another reason to switch to Linux. On this >platform most applcations for Unix-like systems will be >supported. And on Solaris when you need some program >not from top 100 list ( for example, fsvs, a lot of user >applications), you more often should dance with tambourines >and dig into application code to make it work...
Ahh yes, and here we have the Linux troll's argument as to why not following standards and breaking the system underneath you is a BENEFIT. Is it any wonder I can't take the platform seriously? >> Personally, I have moved off of other UNIX systems >> and UNIX system like systems, mostly because of zfs, >> but found the other reasons described as reasons to >> stay (even if the other systems are getting some of >> the features). >I would consider Solaris/OpenSolaris for new deployments >if it had free updates. Otherwise for me it is unnecessary >waste of money for support (at least, at campus). Everyone keeps saying this, but I haven't heard anyone have an issue with tracking /dev, at least no more so then dim sum patching or your distro randomly changing things underneath you. I would consider linux if it actually was leading in the technologies I need, and had a little planning. Instead it continues to follow, and has all the direction of a heard of cats. -- This message posted from opensolaris.org _______________________________________________ opensolaris-discuss mailing list [email protected]
