Linux

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This paper discusses the option of Linux becoming the dominant server platform. The paper examines the improvements made to Linux, claiming that they result in improved stability and reduced latency. The paper contends that Linux-based products will continue increasing their share of the server operating system market, while non-commercial compilations based on Linux will reduce the size of that market.

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"Linux is on its way to becoming the dominant server platform. It currently has a large installed base, which is growing faster than any other server operating system. Linux is being deployed on inexpensive commodity hardware to replace proprietary Unix systems and Microsoft Windows. Linux is also starting to be used on larger, more specialized server hardware; Linux 2.4 supports 16 CPUs on x86-based servers, with up to 16 gigabytes of memory. Linux 2.6 expands that support to 64 CPUs and 64 gigabytes. The technical improvements in Linux 2.6 allow Linux-based products and non-commercial software compilations to match or exceed the performance of proprietary server operating systems. Non-commercial compilations, such as Debian and Gentoo are especially noteworthy, as their use results in a fundamental shift in how software is obtained and managed. Linux 2.6 offers a number of significant improvements over 2.4. More filesystems are supported, including XFS, which is notable for its performance and scalability."

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