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iTWeb: Linux Perfect for Grid Computing, Says Oracle

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Nov 11, 2003

[ Thanks to Jason
Greenwood
for this link. ]

“Peter Perregaard, Oracle regional enterprise VP, says computer
grids are likely to comprise a variety of operating systems in the
foreseeable future, but Linux is the smart option for grid
computing.

“Oracle’s definition of enterprise grid computing, where small
servers are used to act as one large computer, means the same
operating system must be used for each level of servers in the
grid, explains Perregaard…”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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