Linux vs Unix, Requirement for Linux and Unix: Unix, whatever the flavor, has long since given up its role as the savior of IT. And, in fact, while Unix is widely embedded at many organizations, there are those who see its days as numbered, primarily because alternatives like Linux can get the job done less expensively—thanks to an open-systems approach that gets rid of proprietary software and proprietary hardware. And, best of all, migration from Unix to Linux is largely pain-free.

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Unix, whatever the flavor, has long since given up its role as the savior of IT. And, in fact, while Unix is widely embedded at many organizations, there are those who see its days as numbered, primarily because alternatives like Linux can get the job done less expensively—thanks to an open-systems approach that gets rid of proprietary software and proprietary hardware. And, best of all, migration from Unix to Linux is largely pain-free.

The keys to ensuring migration success, so you can leverage the advantages of Linux, are having partners and a plan. Intel and Novell®, offering the combination of Intel server technology and SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server, are able partners, ready to help you develop an action plan. And with a plan, you can begin to transition from Unix to Linux, yielding:

• Lower costs
• Higher levels of performance and responsiveness
• More flexibility
• Better security
• Manageability

Here’s how!

Linux – Open For Business

For starters, it is important to understand that Linux, which began as the inspiration of just one man, Linus Torvalds, has become the joint endeavor of a well-governed, cooperative, business-oriented global movement. Linux is no longer bleeding-edge or experimental. It’s the smart open choice for business today, offering a strong ROI opportunity. That opportunity is based on its open architecture and low cost as well as the ability Linux provides to simplify and consolidate your infrastructure around fewer servers and away from proprietary products. Moreover, a migration often translates into an overall savings in terms of software, hardware, personnel, and support and maintenance costs.