Re: I have question about Freebsd-database

> On Thu, 2006-12-21 at 12:55, Fabio Miranda Hamburger wrote:
>>>> I am trying to find some information about Freebsd.
>>>>
>>>> is it a database or operating system?
>>>> I see lot of documents for operating system, but I don't see any document for
>>>> freebsd database.
>>>>
>>>> If there is database named freebsd , please provide more details.
>>>>
>>>> I would appreaciate any help in this regard.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
>>>>
>>>> -Sing
>>>
>>> Hello Sing,
>>>
>>> FreeBSD is a Unix styled operating system. It also has many database
>>> applications available for installation. FreeBSD is often used to run databases
>>> because it is very fast, arguably the fastest operating system freely
>>> available. Many large web sites and datacenters use FreeBSD as their operating
>>> system.
>>>
>>
>> Looks like a great option but it you analize closer, it doesnt provide a
>> native Oracle version. You cann't hire support contract for FreeBSD, it
>> doesnt provide any warranty, so it is not a good option for core banking,
>> for example.
>>
>> I think that Solaris 10 is quite a option nowadays.
>>
>> My .99 cents.
>>
> If you search google for "freebsd support"
> (without quotes) this is one of the first
> links and there are other, so what you
> said is not correct.
>
> http://www.unixporting.com/freebsd-support.html
>
> There are other databases elsewere with support
> (paid support) for your favorite OS. Don't forget
> that if there is a market, you will find a supplier.

My intent is not offensive. I have used FreeBSD since 3,x but it quite 
complicate to delopy solutions on non-usa market and , besides, regulated 
institutions demand a local partner.

Fabio.


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