Off-topic

[MICHAEL]

There's been a lot of debate in this group about
Windows vs Linux. I have messed around with
Linux flavors for years, I'm not moved enough to
make that transition permanent. However, I most
certainly wish the best for Linux and hope that they
continue making progress, and eventually inroads
with users. Competition is a good thing, don't ever
doubt that. Where would we be if Intel didn't have AMD
as a competitor? Think about it.

If you want to try a powerful OS, and then make your
own comparisons, try Solaris 10. It is Unix based.
Don't be intimidated by that, Solaris 10 is a work of art.
It isn't a download, they will mail you the disks.

This is a free offer for a fully functional Solaris 10 OS-
*limited* time offer.

http://www2.sun.de/dc/forms/reg_us_2211_391.jsp

Solaris 10 OS
For a limited time, Sun is offering a free DVD media kit which includes the Solaris 10
Operating System for both SPARC and x86 platforms as well as Sun Studio 11 software.

Take this opportunity to get familiar with the most advanced operating system on the planet and
the tools which enable the highest optimizations and best runtime performance on the Solaris
Operating System, bar-none.

Sun Studio software provides optimizing C, C++ and Fortan compilers, visual performance tools,
and high performance libraries to enhance your Solaris development environment.

 

[BChat]

Michael,

Thanks for the idea/link. I know zero, zilch, nada, nothing about any OS,
other than windows, a great way to learn.
My 2 stupid questions of the day:
1. Can I install this OS and ''dual/triple boot" to it? (XP-Vista-Linux)
2. Does it require its own software, such a Office applications?
BChat





There's been a lot of debate in this group about
Windows vs Linux. I have messed around with
Linux flavors for years, I'm not moved enough to
make that transition permanent. However, I most
certainly wish the best for Linux and hope that they
continue making progress, and eventually inroads
with users. Competition is a good thing, don't ever
doubt that. Where would we be if Intel didn't have AMD
as a competitor? Think about it.

If you want to try a powerful OS, and then make your
own comparisons, try Solaris 10. It is Unix based.
Don't be intimidated by that, Solaris 10 is a work of art.
It isn't a download, they will mail you the disks.

This is a free offer for a fully functional Solaris 10 OS-
*limited* time offer.

http://www2.sun.de/dc/forms/reg_us_2211_391.jsp

Solaris 10 OS
For a limited time, Sun is offering a free DVD media kit which includes the
Solaris 10
Operating System for both SPARC and x86 platforms as well as Sun Studio 11
software.

Take this opportunity to get familiar with the most advanced operating
system on the planet and
the tools which enable the highest optimizations and best runtime
performance on the Solaris
Operating System, bar-none.

Sun Studio software provides optimizing C, C++ and Fortan compilers, visual
performance tools,
and high performance libraries to enhance your Solaris development
environment.

 

[Alias]

There's been a lot of debate in this group about
Windows vs Linux. I have messed around with
Linux flavors for years, I'm not moved enough to
make that transition permanent. However, I most
certainly wish the best for Linux and hope that they
continue making progress, and eventually inroads
with users. Competition is a good thing, don't ever
doubt that. Where would we be if Intel didn't have AMD
as a competitor? Think about it.

If you want to try a powerful OS, and then make your
own comparisons, try Solaris 10. It is Unix based.
Don't be intimidated by that, Solaris 10 is a work of art.
It isn't a download, they will mail you the disks.

This is a free offer for a fully functional Solaris 10 OS-
*limited* time offer.

http://www2.sun.de/dc/forms/reg_us_2211_391.jsp

Solaris 10 OS
For a limited time, Sun is offering a free DVD media kit which includes
the Solaris 10 Operating System for both SPARC and x86 platforms as well
as Sun Studio 11 software.

Take this opportunity to get familiar with the most advanced operating
system on the planet and the tools which enable the highest
optimizations and best runtime performance on the Solaris Operating
System, bar-none.

Sun Studio software provides optimizing C, C++ and Fortan compilers,
visual performance tools, and high performance libraries to enhance your
Solaris development environment.

Thanks for the link. I ordered a copy.

Alias

 

[Troy McClure]

i started my IT career as a developer on a Solaris box... loved it then and
always will.
now heres the truth... you can argue it, but it will always be the truth:

* we will ALWAYS need Windows on the desktop
* Linux will ALWAYS be a novelty on the desktop

 

[Bryan Foster]

I'm a network admin for my company and all we use is windows server
2000/2003, win 98(I KNOW), WIN XP PRO, and now WIN VISTA. I have tested
LINUX a few times and I think they have grown alot over the years, but most
of my employees are not very computer savvy and I found linux still a little
too unstable and hard to use for amatuer users. I have never used Solaris,
but I did order the DVD kit and plan to install it and give it a try. Im
pretty hard core microsoft, but I give everything a chance in the
software/hardware world! Thanks for the link!

 

[MICHAEL]

Hey, BChat. I don't want to turn this into a Solaris
how-to. You should start here, http://www.sun.com/software/solaris/index.jsp
Do some reading.

Solaris 10 is a powerful and polished OS. Maybe a bit much
for beginners, but it is an opportunity to get Solaris 10 sent to
you on on a disk.

Yes, if you know what you're doing, several folks around here
triple boot.

You should probably do some research first.

-Michael

 

[MICHAEL]

i started my IT career as a developer on a Solaris box... loved it then and
always will.
now heres the truth... you can argue it, but it will always be the truth:

I'm not going to argue, I just disagree with "ALWAYS".

* we will ALWAYS need Windows on the desktop
* Linux will ALWAYS be a novelty on the desktop

"ALWAYS" is a mighty long time. As for *now*, I agree.
But, things do change.... technology doesn't stay static.


-Michael

 

[Kerry Brown]

Absolutes will come back to bite you. I like Windows but to say it will be
with us forever is a stretch

 

[Kerry Brown]

Solaris is an excellent OS. It's well worth trying it.

 

[BChat]

Michael,
Thanks for reply. I think it is good to try new things, sometimes they are
better, sometimes not. If I can put it on my machine and learn something, it
will be a worthwhile experience. Beta testing Vista was an awesome learning
experience and I'm awaiting the retail release.

This NG is a great place to get ideas/solutions/experience.
I take what I want/need - I leave the rest;-)
BChat


Hey, BChat. I don't want to turn this into a Solaris
how-to. You should start here,
http://www.sun.com/software/solaris/index.jsp
Do some reading.

Solaris 10 is a powerful and polished OS. Maybe a bit much
for beginners, but it is an opportunity to get Solaris 10 sent to
you on on a disk.

Yes, if you know what you're doing, several folks around here
triple boot.

You should probably do some research first.

-Michael

 

[MICHAEL]

A most excellent attitude to have.

Take care,

Michael

 

[Paul-B]

There's been a lot of debate in this group about
Windows vs Linux. I have messed around with
Linux flavors for years, I'm not moved enough to
make that transition permanent. However, I most
certainly wish the best for Linux and hope that they
continue making progress, and eventually inroads
with users. Competition is a good thing, don't ever
doubt that. Where would we be if Intel didn't have AMD
as a competitor? Think about it.

If you want to try a powerful OS, and then make your
own comparisons, try Solaris 10. It is Unix based.
Don't be intimidated by that, Solaris 10 is a work of art.
It isn't a download, they will mail you the disks.

This is a free offer for a fully functional Solaris 10 OS-
*limited* time offer.

http://www2.sun.de/dc/forms/reg_us_2211_391.jsp

Solaris 10 OS
For a limited time, Sun is offering a free DVD media kit which
includes the Solaris 10 Operating System for both SPARC and x86
platforms as well as Sun Studio 11 software.

Take this opportunity to get familiar with the most advanced
operating system on the planet and the tools which enable the highest
optimizations and best runtime performance on the Solaris Operating
System, bar-none.

Sun Studio software provides optimizing C, C++ and Fortan compilers,
visual performance tools, and high performance libraries to enhance
your Solaris development environment.

Thanks, Michael. I've filled-in the application, I see they are happy
to ship to the UK.

 

[Chad Harris]

Both of them are excellent attitudes. It would be a better world if more
people tried more OS's and browsers for sure.

CH

 

[Gary]

Thank you for starting your post with Off-topic.
It's refreshing to see someone suggest trying a different OS to the more
technical people in this news group without constantly suggesting Ubiniti or
some other form of linux every time someone ask a question in this group.

 

[Alias]

Thank you for starting your post with Off-topic.
It's refreshing to see someone suggest trying a different OS to the more
technical people in this news group without constantly suggesting Ubiniti or
some other form of linux every time someone ask a question in this group.

What do you think Solaris is, a new flavor of Windows?

Oh, and it's U-B-U-N-T-U, not "Ubiniti". You can read more about it at
http://www.ubuntu.com/

Alias

 

[Gary]

No I don't think Solaris is a new flavor of Windows, And FYI I have managed
12 Solaris servers in the past.
And NO I don't want any more info on a toy OS like Ubinui.

 

[Alias]

No I don't think Solaris is a new flavor of Windows, And FYI I have managed
12 Solaris servers in the past.

That's nice.

And NO I don't want any more info on a toy OS like Ubinui.

Um, it's UBUNTU, not "Ubinui". Toy? How so? Please explain. This should
be worth a few laughs.

Alias

 

[Gary]

No explanation necessary just try it.
]

That's nice.


Um, it's UBUNTU, not "Ubinui". Toy? How so? Please explain. This should be
worth a few laughs.

Alias

 

[Alias]

No explanation necessary just try it.
]

I will.

Alias

 

[Joe]

I tried getting UBUNTU to work on my machine for some 3 hours. I'm computer
savy and had to give up for now. Many things in way prob -like i was at
first using VPC2007 to install it on - then I tried booting main machine off
it - and no matter what I try - I basically cannot see the main screen after
boot - up. I can barely make some things out and see some menu's - but
everything is shifted so far to right - I can't see anything well.

Some some forum topics about hitting CTL+ALT+F2 and modifing a file - to no
avail. I really wanted to give it a go too.