On Sun, 2008-02-03 at 13:51 -0800, Dr. Robert Pasken wrote: > >From the Project Indiana description on sun's web site > Planned as an open source binary distribution of OpenSolaris, Project Indiana > is expected to create a user base and grow mindshare for OpenSolaris by > combining [b]what people like about Linux--the distribution model, community, > and packaging technology--[/b]with the unique technological features of the > Solaris OS. > > Unfortunately these "features" are what's wrong with Linux. I [b]really[/b] > don't want a Ubuntu like packaging/installation system. I don't want a > "community" like linux. Try installing a package like netperf and watch what > happens. I found it easier just to wipe the disk and install yet another > "distro". Or maybe the Ubuntu install system, which doesn't allow for root > access without jumping through hoops some of which aren't possible unless you > are root >
Can I just be clear on this - you don't want simplified, unified and tested software installation; you don't want easier access to the core OS software; and you don't want help from an extended community of peers? For great server OSes with these features: http://www.microsoft.com/servers/os.mspx _______________________________________________ opensolaris-discuss mailing list opensolaris-discuss@opensolaris.org
