Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 4th Sep 2007 17:20 UTC, submitted by adstro
Sun seeks to apply the lessons of Linux and turn open source Solaris into an operating system to rival Linux and to be as commonly used as Java. Sun Microsystems has ambitious plans for the commercial and open-source versions of its Solaris operating system, hoping to achieve for Solaris the kind of ubiquity already enjoyed by Java. In addition, Sun released Update 4 for Solaris 10 (also called Solaris 08/07), introducing a major enhancement in its OS virtualization technology called Solaris Containers.
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RE: They still don't get it
by binarycrusader on Tue 4th Sep 2007 18:32
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Member since:2005-07-06
Sun may talk the talk, but a quick visit to the "Open" Solaris page shows that they still require me to register before they'll show me any download links. They still don't quite get it.
They do get it. However, they are under *legal requirements* from third parties (such as BitStream) to know who they are distributing Solaris to, thus they must have you register first before showing any download links.
Project Indiana's goal is to create an OpenSolaris distribution that will not be shackled by these legal restrictions. It will be freely redistributable via whatever method suits individuals.
Look for initial availability at the beginning of next year with early release samples coming this fall.
It's a shame, because Solaris is really interesting, and could be a genuine "third option" alongside Linux and the BSDs -- if only Sun would just be brave enough to let go properly.
It has nothing to do with Sun being "brave enough to let go properly" and everything to do with proper legal process.
You always have the option of using one of the community OpenSolaris distributions, in the meantime, that are made of only freely redistributable components.
Edited 2007-09-04 18:33 UTC
RE: They still don't get it
by flanque on Wed 5th Sep 2007 02:05
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Member since:2005-12-15
I think they do get it.
Sun's success is due hardware and support services. Solaris is merely a tool to drive these.
A lot of what can be done in Solaris can be done in Linux but people choose Sun, in my view, for very solid and innovative hardware, as well as support services.
RE[2]: They still don't get it
by kaiwai on Wed 5th Sep 2007 02:29
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Member since:2005-07-06
I think they do get it.
Sun's success is due hardware and support services. Solaris is merely a tool to drive these.
A lot of what can be done in Solaris can be done in Linux but people choose Sun, in my view, for very solid and innovative hardware, as well as support services.
Sun's success is due hardware and support services. Solaris is merely a tool to drive these.
A lot of what can be done in Solaris can be done in Linux but people choose Sun, in my view, for very solid and innovative hardware, as well as support services.
True, but its even more than that; software and services have higher margins - hardware has razor thin, in many case they're sold at a loss to win business. Sun's drive is to get their GP to atleast 10% - that is where it'll come into play.
The great thing is; giving away their software for free is the cheapest form of marketing; give people the first hit and they're addicted. It would be nice to see Dell get onboard and officially support Solaris - but it isn't key to Sun's success.
RE: They still don't get it
by polyex on Fri 7th Sep 2007 04:33
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Sun may talk the talk, but a quick visit to the "Open" Solaris page shows that they still require me to register before they'll show me any download links. They still don't quite get it.
It's a shame, because Solaris is really interesting, and could be a genuine "third option" alongside Linux and the BSDs -- if only Sun would just be brave enough to let go properly.