Software : Unix/Linux

IBM AIX 5.2
AIX 5.2 is an integrated operating environment that supports both 32- and 64-bit RS/6000 systems. On 64-bit systems, AIX provides full interoperability and coexistence between 32- and 64-bit applications with processes that may run concurrently or cooperatively, sharing access to files, memory and other system services. The inclusion of Java as part of the base operating system enables AIX to be Java-ready for both Java client and Java server applications. Best of all, the binary compatibility support of AIX 5.2 helps assure continuing application availability across AIX Version 5 releases.



Red Hat Linux
Red Hat aims to make it easier for people to use Linux. Because the source code for the Linux kernel is freely distributed, a number of businesses have developed their own "distribution" of Linux. A distribution has its own feature set, and some are geared toward specific types of computer systems. Red Hat's approach is to bundle all the necessary bits and pieces into a cohesive distribution. Red Hat Linux runs on three leading computing platforms: Intel compatible PCs, Digital Alpha computers and Sun SPARC equipment.