Re: Oracle on Windows vs Solaris or Linux ?

> How about if you actually read the post - specifically the part where
> I referred to OEMs actually shipping Windows Server 2008 pre-
> installed?
>

How about you do some research before joining the party.

> Yes, I did mean in a US-centric, major OEMs kinda way such as Dell
> and HP.
> In checking on both of their retail sites, neither had w2k8 listed as
> an option when specifying a server OS.

You just looking online? If you'd have any clue you would know that to get the best deal you go through a partner and not direct.

Anyway I've listed the links for the support and availability of windows 2008.

>
> Guess that w2k8 server is not current quite yet.
>

Oh you must mean these links...

http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/458915-0-0-0-121.html?jumpid=reg_R1002_UKEN

http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/software/microsoft/OS/Windowslonghorn_overview.html From the page "HP builds the best run server infrastructure for Windows Server 2008. HP delivers an integrated set of value-add software drivers and management software optimized for your server infrastructure. "

All you need to do is ask your HP supplier - it's on HP's site clear as day.

> Are you running the current version of SQL Server 2008 on that as
> well?'

Nice distraction technique but it ain't going to work.

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