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LinuxNewbie.org: Intro to Solaris 8 for Penguins

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
May 1, 2001

[ Thanks to Sensei
for this link. ]

If you’re merely curious about Solaris 8, or maybe have to use
it, but love Linux, this guide, written by a Linux enthusiast,
describes some of the differences and similarities between the two
operating systems.

“For those who are currently using Linux and are curious about
Solaris 8, I can tell you since I use both daily that there have
been some changes to Solaris that, IMHO, make it a much easier
transition for us penguins. Here’s a short intro to help the
newbies feel more confident in sinking their teeth into this robust
version of UNIX… ENJOY!”

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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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