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.
Time for a new poll. Just wondering how members in this forum prefer to read books.
Paper
E-reader
Tablet
Laptop/Desktop
Smartphone
Audiobook
Not much of a reader
Other
A poll is added. If you select option: Other, please specify what it is. :b: (14 Replies)
Hi all
What is the qualification required by Linux/Solaris System Administrator to become a Linux/Solaris System Programmer as to gain complete knowledge on computers.
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Hi
On Linux systems there is a command called "column".
column - columnate lists
Synopsis
column -tx] -c columns] -s sep] file ...]
Description
The column utility formats its input into multiple columns. Rows are filled before columns. Input is taken from file operands, or,... (3 Replies)
I work in small size company and for mail server my chief :D says MS exchange is little baby.
I saw MS can make a good product but big is question why older administrators like to use sendmail which doesn't have calendar.
Is sendmail alfa and omega in mail servers ? (11 Replies)
Hello all
I searched the net but didn't found any application that wrap ssh connection with GUI interface so that non techie
people can connect to unix/linux accounts and work with files , so it will looks like there familiar Microsoft windows directory structure .
Please don't answer with ..... (6 Replies)
I am starting a small business. I need software to invoice and track payments, track income and expense and basically keep everything organized for tax time. I've read positive and negative on all small business accounting software, so now I'm really confused. Oh, my business is a service one, so I... (3 Replies)
