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Oracle Enterprise Linux Screenshot Walkthrough

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Today Oracle announced that it would provide the same enterprise class support for Linux as it provides for its database, middleware and applications products. Oracle starts with Red Hat Linux, removes Red Hat trademarks, and then adds Linux bug fixes.

Currently, Red Hat only provides bug fixes for the latest version of its software. This often requires customers to upgrade to a new version of Linux software to get a bug fixed. Oracle's new Unbreakable Linux program will provide bug fixes to future, current, and back releases of Linux. In other words, Oracle will provide the same level of enterprise support for Linux as is available for other operating systems.

"We think it's important not to fragment the market," said Oracle's Chief Corporate Architect Edward Screven. "We will maintain compatibility with Red Hat Linux. Every time Red Hat distributes a new version we will resynchronize with their code. All we add are bug fixes, which are immediately available to Red Hat and the rest of the community. We have years of Linux engineering experience. Several Oracle employees are Linux mainline maintainers."

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Comments (2)

tuxchick2 ·
Wow, this is eerie. I must be developing psychic powerz in my old age, because I swear I've seen these screenshots before....nahhh, that's just silly. Never mind.
jdixon ·
From the article: "Several Oracle employees are Linux mainline maintainers."

News to me. I must have missed the @oracle.com addresses the times I glanced over kernel trap.

"Currently, Red Hat only provides bug fixes for the latest version of its software."

AFIAK, this is a flat out lie.

Now, the fact that we own about 40 shares of Red Hat (which just lost about 1/3 of their value) may have something to do with my low opinion of Oracle's actions, but I'd like to think I can overlook that in evaluating their offering.

The simple fact is, if you run an Oracle database on Red Hat, you'll probably want Oracle's support instead. Otherwise, you're better off sticking with Red Hat.

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