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    Solaris

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Thomas, Jan 2, 2008.

  1. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    So, does anyone use Solaris?
    I'm interested in it.
    How hard is it to use?
    I'm thinking very hard w/limited hardware support.
     
    Thomas, Jan 2, 2008
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  2. Lysander

    Lysander AFK, raid time.

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    Yeah, you really need to make sure your hardware is compatible with it. I ssl into Solaris 10, and once you get into it, it operates much the same as Linux.
     
    Lysander, Jan 2, 2008
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  3. John B

    John B Notebook Prophet

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    Why are you interested in Solaris in particular?
     
    John B, Jan 2, 2008
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  4. Thomas

    Thomas McLovin

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    Random, I wanted to know more about it :p
     
    Thomas, Jan 2, 2008
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  5. John B

    John B Notebook Prophet

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    If you're looking for alternative operating systems, then you might want to consider the BSD family too.
     
    John B, Jan 2, 2008
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  6. theZoid

    theZoid Notebook Savant

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    Odd birds like Solaris 10 seem to draw people in out of curiosity :D I've looked at it myself.
     
    theZoid, Jan 2, 2008
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  7. John B

    John B Notebook Prophet

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    John B, Jan 2, 2008
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  8. hollownail

    hollownail Individual 11

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    I just installed in under Parallels. Years ago, my old University had Solaris (I think verison 8) and X Windows. Had to try out S10 just for nostalgia sakes. Their Java GUI is way too windows. But SOOOO much faster lol.
    Fun to play with :-D
     
    hollownail, Jan 4, 2008
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  9. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    Solaris isn't designed for laptops though; it is meant for specific server hardware... so running it on a laptop will be a pain in the backside. It has no power management features, or features that operating systems like Windows, Mac, or Linux can do for general users such as ourselves. But hey, its your funeral.
     
    Bog, Jan 6, 2008
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  10. theZoid

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    I read somewhere also that if you weren't an administrator or formally trained or experienced in Unix, you shouldn't even bother with it.
     
    theZoid, Jan 6, 2008
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