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Old 10-18-2002
What is the difference : SunOS & Solaris Version.

Sorry I think someone already pointed out this but I couldn't find it.

Please tell me what is the difference between SunOS Version and Solaris Version.

What is the purpose of maintaining these two things ?


Thanks
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Old 10-18-2002
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In short, just look at the following URLs:

Version comparison

and

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