Re: Enterprise 8i on Linux or Solaris?

There have been many valid points brought forward, I'd just like to add security. Linux being Open Source means that every hacker can *read* where the security leaks are. Of course, every one else can, too, so it will most likely be fixed faster than any other OS manufacturer, but I do find it a concern.

my 1.5 c, Frank

daryl_at_McGregor.bc.ca wrote:

> I'm making some purchasing decisions for my company. We're going to
> purchase Enterprise 8i, but I'm not sure yet what operating system that
> I want to go with.
>
> Linux boxes tend to be cheaper, both for hardware reasons and Oracle
> Licensing.
>
> Some people believe that a Solaris platform would be stronger but nobody
> can tell me why. The only reasoning I hear is that Oracle has been
> designing for Solaris for such a long time. I need a little more than
> just hearsay to make an educated decision.
>
> What are facts here? Is a Solaris platform better? If I go with
> Solaris, I have to justify the increased cost. I've seen a lot of
> postings here about installation problems with RH 7.0 but that's not a
> very concrete reason for selecting Solaris over Linux.
>
> Got some facts? Need the info.
>
> Daryl Beauregard
> GIS Analyst and DBA
> The McGregor Group
> Prince George, Canada
>
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  Received on Thu Oct 26 2000 - 13:33:51 CDT