“Red Hat has released “clustering” software that enables
computers to share work or take over from each other if one
fails.”
“The Raleigh, N.C., seller of Linux software and services today
released the Red Hat High Availability Server today for $1,995. The
product ties together Red Hat’s version of the Linux operating
system and Red Hat’s Piranha clustering software.”
“Clustering software is a key part of high-end operating
systems, and several companies are moving to incorporate it into
Linux. Enabling clustering in operating systems is difficult,
though, as exhibited by the slower-than-expected arrival of
clustering in Microsoft’s Windows and Sun Microsystems’
Solaris….”
“As is customary with Red Hat, the software is open source,
meaning it can be downloaded and modified for free. The $1,995
version, however, offers automated setup, detailed manuals, a more
hacker-proof default installation, and a year of technical support,
said spokeswoman Becky Mananich.”