On 3/14/07, Moinak Ghosh <Moinak.Ghosh at sun.com> wrote: > > 2. Open Solaris - a better Linux development platform than Linux > > > > > > Given the history, Solaris v/s Linux is bound to happen more often > > than any other I suppose, but it might not go down well with many, ( > > esp in a LUG ! ). I myself often am unhappy that it turns out that way. > > Comparison need not generate heat as long as it is purely technical, > based on known facts and avoids political issues. It is also upto the > presenter to make statements rather than deliver opinions when > comparing. For the heck of it we do often compare Windows vs > Linux vs FreeBSD vx MacOSX ... > > > > > Can the theme be broadened - comparing & contrasting can still happen > > as a part of it. Or atleast consider making the title neutral > > "OpenSolaris and Linux - Comparison of the development platforms" > > I too feel that the title can be changed. But the talk is about BrandZ > not a straight comparison. So another suggestion: > > Developing Linux applications on OpenSolaris - Whats, Whys and > Wherefores.
OK. I see the point that both of you are making. To the uninitiated, the title I proposed would appear to be confrontational. At the BOSUG, we're all positive in our minds, objective in our reasoning, and have not indulged into name calling or mud slinging at all. My line of thought and reasoning on the title "better Linux development platform" was based purely on the tools, Brandz, and on dtracing Linux apps. Let's keep in mind both of these titles and decide over a period of days which one would be more appeal more. -- Sriram
