OpenSolaris and Linux

OpenSolaris and Linux have complementary capabilities:<--break-->
  • Coexist in the same z/VM
  • Exploits IFLs
  • Permits reuse and optimization of existing processes and procedures
  • Lets some Linux executables be run directly (this feature is still experimental)

OpenSolaris delivers technology not available in Linux

  • ZFS
  • dtrace
  • Microvirtualization (zones, etc.)
  • SPARC/Intel binary emulation (requires z10 hardware; still under development)