On 11/21/10 09:44, Oliver H. Weiergraeber wrote:
Hello everyone,
I am just testing Solaris 11 Express on my Thinkpad. Installation runs
smoothly, the system seems very responsive and has a nice professional look.
Yes, I think Oracle engineers have done a really good job ;)
And that is where the problem starts: I would like to use it as my standard OS
at home, but I also do believe that access to critical security updates is an
absolute requirement for any system that is connected to the web. And (really
needless to say) as a private user, spending 1000 USD per year and system for a
support contract is a no-go.
So even though installation for standard desktop use at home may be tolerated
(though not explicitly covered by the license), running an unpatched system
cannot be an option in the long run...
I'm finding it still hard to believe that Oracle simply ignored the situation
of home users (and basically the same holds for academics) -- any indication
that a minimal support option (patches only) may become available?
Hi,
I think if your computer will be behind a router with a firewall,
basicilly, in stealth mode, then you should be ok without security
updates, and
the virus are mainly written for windows. solaris 11 ex is really
advance. but if you were going to use it like at a bank to do online
transactions,then i would say yes
updates would be needed.
Regards
Edward
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