Open Source Hadoop Cloud Gets Commercial

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"Now, the Hadoop framework for running applications across large clusters could see a boost -- thanks to the first official commercial distribution from its lead backer, Cloudera.

"With today's release of the Cloudera for Hadoop distribution, Cloudera is aiming to push Hadoop into wider usage by making it easier and more flexible to deploy.

"It's an important development for one of the key players in a closely watched project responsible for powering projects and products at some of the biggest Internet firms."

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