Thanks to Michael
Gee for this link.
“Dell Computer could take a big step toward Unix and away
from Microsoft’s back-end operating system when Intel’s 64-bit
processors arrive next year, chief executive Michael Dell
said.”
“Dell is evaluating commercial versions of Unix for use on
servers that will employ Intel’s 64-bit chips, while Linux, the
Unix-like operating system, fits with his company’s high-volume
philosophy, Michael Dell told CNET…”
“Microsoft isn’t likely to be happy with the move… It shows
that… not everyone is convinced by the marketing line that the
Windows NT operating system will sweep Unix aside.
“Linux, an increasingly popular, open-source Unix clone, already
has been embraced in varying degrees by Dell, IBM, Compaq, and HP.
However, Linux doesn’t support 64-bit chips and software to the
same extent as commercial versions of Unix.”
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