DH Brown Associates: 2001 Linux Function Review Sep 25, 2001, 14 :08 UTC (7 Talkback[s]) (5817 reads)
"For the first time, the strongest Linux distributions surpass the weakest UNIX systems in overall functionality. Using the version 2.4 Linux kernel has improved the features of the operating system. In addition, all of the vendors studied - SuSE, Red Hat, Caldera, Turbolinux, and Debian GNU - have increased the breadth and depth of their bundled network infrastructure software. The report provides detailed analysis against critical criteria: scalability, RAS (reliability, availability, serviceability), system management, Internet and web-application services, and directory and security services. With these upgrades in place, the leading distributions of Linux are able to serve as general-purpose operating systems for a wide range of departmental and workgroup applications."
Complete Story[ The executive summary is freely available as a downloadable PDF with a relatively simple registration. The full report is for-pay. ]
