Abstract
The virtues of Linux as an operating system are attracting increasing numbers of users, running everything from appliances and servers to client desktops. Ironically, as an open source operating system, some of Linux's advantages also create complications that can hinder its adoption. Because Linux has no single author, maintaining a Linux platform can be a daunting burden. Relying on commercial distributions can cause an organization to forfeit some of the advantages that Linux offers. In this talk, Ian Murdock will discuss the problems inherent in the product-oriented approach of the current model. He will explain how Progeny's Platform Services can be used by organizations to create optimized Linux platforms based on Red Hat or Debian. Drawing on years of Linux expertise and relations with the open source community, Progeny can ease the burden of building, maintaining, and updating those platforms. Progeny's approach permits organizations to gain the advantages of stable and secure Linux while minimizing the pain of customizing and maintaining the platform. |
