why most of the people prefer linux nowadays y not solaris? - UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

muthulingaraja · #1 07-17-2006

Hi,
Anyone plz explain me, Now most of the people prefering linux over solaris.
what are the main advantages in linux over solaris.

Thanks

muthulingaraja

Corona688 · #2 07-17-2006

Advantages of linux over solaris:

1) Better hardware support -- more drivers; also not just sparc and x86, but ppc and more.
2) Better software license -- no restrictions on what you use the OS for
3) Doesn't have a tradition running decades of half-assedly supporting x86 for a brief period then withdrawing x86 support.

It's just plain easier to get, easier to find hardware for, and easier to run. Solaris makes you jump through hoops. I also happen to think linux is better, but I'll leave that to the users.

reborg · #3 07-17-2006

Guys, OS v's OS discussion are not allowed here.

However one of the main reasons that Solaris is not a widely chosen end-user Unix is documented here

muthulingaraja · #4 07-18-2006

thanks for ur suggestion.

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