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Old 07-18-2005, 12:27 AM   #1
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What is Solaris

Please, provide introduction to solaris os.

How does it compare to linux? Does it run on 32-bit machines? How does it manage and install packages? How much hardware support is there?
 
Old 07-18-2005, 12:32 AM   #2
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All those questions are answered at www.sun.com, really. Hardware compatibility list, platform, download of .isos, documentation...
 
Old 07-18-2005, 12:44 AM   #3
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How does it compare to linux?
Well.
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Does it run on 32-bit machines?
It runs on 32 bits SPARCs (up to Solaris 9) and in x86 machines.
Runs too in 32 bit mode on 64 bit H/W if requested.
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How does it manage and install packages?
It uses the standard System V packaging system.
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How much hardware support is there?
Some.
 
  


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