Re: Intel Solaris vs Linux for Oracle

Is this also true for Solaris on X86 ?
\Reinhard

DNP wrote:
>
> Passing on the advice of Philip Greenspun (if you don't know who he is I
> would keep that fact quiet) :-
>
> Oracle Developers have Sun Solaris running on their desks.
>
> Solaris is the 'home' platform for Oracle. It gets built on Solaris
> first, then ported to all other operating systems.
>
> In addition, the fastest problem resolution times occur when the problem
> is Oracle on Solaris, because there's no delay in putting the fix
> through the porting teams.
>
> ---
>
> From my experience, Linux is pretty immature. Gnome is basically
> ridiculous when it comes to stability.
>
> More importantly - I wouldn't trust an Oracle instance on Linux because
> the installs can be unreliable. You could be setting yourself up for
> problems down the line.
>
> ---
>
> My advice - go for Solaris 8 (out now)
>
> David P.
>
> Glasgow, Scotland
>
> ====================================================================
>
> vhs1998_at_my-deja.com wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > Choosing between Sol x86 and Linux for Oracle deployment, what would be
> > the preferred choice in terms of speed and stability ?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > svc
> >
> > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/
> > Before you buy.
Received on Tue Mar 28 2000 - 00:00:00 CST