Re: [HACKERS] Re: Informix on Linux

> >
> > > did you try informix SE on linux ? could you install it on red hat 4.2
> > > ? i'll be installing red hat 5.0 on my machine and would like to know
> > > if informix SE works with red hat.
> > >
> > > oracle too has come up with a version on Linux, but of course its not
> > > for free!!
> >
> > I received a message back from Informix and they said that it appears
> > that it will run on RH5.0/5.1 without trouble, since the libc5 libraries
> > are present. This is based on reports from users since they have not
> > finished testing it themselves yet. It already officially runs on RH4.2.
> >
> > I haven't had a chance to try running it myself yet.
> >
> > - Tom
>
> I would like to point out that Informix SE for Linux is available TODAY
> from our website. Oracle for Linux is planned for the end of the year.
>
> I think our shipping SE version beats their latest and greatest vapor. ;-)

Yes, but it is a shame Informix is coming as a "me too" to Linux, rather
than leading the pack. Now that they have decided to release the port,
it is a shame they did not release it six months ago, so they looked
more like a leader.

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