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NYSE/Euronext powers ahead with Unix-to-Linux migration
The New York Stock Exchange and its Euronext partner chose Red Hat for a universal trading platform for its speed, scalability and lack of vendor lock-in. Article
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Aussie financial firms dump Unix, Windows for Linux on the mainframe
Three Australian financial firms consolidate distributed Unix and Windows server environments onto Red Hat Enterprise Linux on IBM mainframes. Article
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Case Study: Financial firm switches from Unix, Windows to Linux on the mainframe
Case studies of server consolidation in large financial firms show the TCO and ROI of moving from Windows and Unix servers to the IBM z10 mainframe running Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.3 with Satellite and JBoss. News
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Migrating infrastructure from Unix to Linux
Unix-to-Linux migration expert Ken Milberg describes how virtualization, support, clustering and more fit into the migration of an IT infrastructure to Unix. Ask the Expert
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Hardware losses doomed Sun but Linux hurt too
Sun's hardware losses were the primary cause of its decline and subsequent purchase by Oracle, but lack of foresight in Linux and opensource market along with many Sun missteps contributed to its downfall. Article
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When to use Solaris vs. Linux: Operating system comparison
When should you go with Solaris and when should you go with Linux? What about OpenSolaris – what is it exactly and where does this fit into the mix? Ken Milberg describes the advantages of the three operating systems, and suggests how each may ... Tip
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Red Hat spawns new Unix killer: Extended Update Support
Linux is at technical parity with Unix, Red Hat claims. But is the new Extended Update Support offering for Red Hat Enterprise Linux ust another nail in the Unix coffin? Article
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Has the sun set on Sun Microsystems? Analysts say no
Despite Sun Microsystems' billion-dollar losses and nearly 6,000 projected layoffs, observers say the company will survive the current crisis. Article
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Red Hat offers Linux-wary Unix shops long-term support in Japan
Hoping to spur Unix-to Linux migrations, Red Hat has partnered with Fujitsu in Japan to offer long-term support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Article
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Is Linux growing at Windows' or Unix's expense?
Recent survey data reveals that Linux figures prominently in data centers, but it's unclear whether Linux has grown at the expense of Windows or of legacy systems. Article