Sun's Open-Source Solaris

Posted by dave on Jan 28, 2005 8:41 PM EDT
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Sun's move to open-source the version of its Solaris operating system that runs on Intel and AMD chips is a no-lose proposition, and it might even help Sun out a bit. But it's no game-changer. After months of signling that this shift was coming, Sun CEO Scott McNealy announced the change on Tuesday, Jan. 25. "Solaris 10 is the best operating system on the planet, bar none," said McNealy. "Now we're open-sourcing it, so that takes another barrier to innovation out"

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Wow! The BEST operating system! PaulFerris 5 2,991 Feb 1, 2005 8:22 AM

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