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To: Rink who wrote (63736)	2/14/2006 6:08:04 AM
From: QwikSand	Respond to of 64865

I never heard of that. --QS Edit: And if it's what it sounds like, a genuine lightweight VM approach on a highly concurrent multicore system that lets the user run just plain Linux rather than some abominable hybrid from hell, sounds like a much better way to go, at least to me. Assuming Sun's VM software is real enough to become a product in the near future.

To: Rink who wrote (63736)	2/14/2006 7:30:55 AM
From: sixty2nds	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 64865

04:31 SUNW Sun Microsystems moves to allow Linux to run on servers in bid to expand reach - WSJ (4.33 ) The Wall Street Journal reports Sun Microsystems (SUNW) is moving to encourage use of the Linux operating system on its newest computer line, the latest in a series of moves to take Sun's machines to a broader audience. The co today is announcing that it will provide technical information that can help programmers adapt Linux or other operating systems for a new line of servers that use Sun's Sparc chips. Sun's move signals a greater willingness to accept Linux as an alternative to its own Solaris operating system to increase server sales.