[ug-bosug] why was solaris made open source?

[Pradhap Devarajan]

Hi Sreedhar,
 
<<snip from faq>>

There are several reasons behind the decision to open source the Solaris OS:

    * A community development model creates opportunities for
      collaboration between Sun and the Solaris developer and user
      community.
    * Many Solaris OS customers care about and require open source.
    * It allows Sun and its partners to participate in more projects
      that require open source software.
    * Open sourcing creates a platform for a whole new generation of
      innovation by allowing developers to leverage the Solaris
      technology for their own purposes.
    * It opens up opportunities in new markets for Solaris: for example,
      startups can now build a product around the OpenSolaris technology.

<<snip>>

Have a look at FAQ for more information.
http://opensolaris.org/os/about/faq/general_faq/
http://opensolaris.org/os/about/faq/

~ Pradhap.D

GS Sreedhar wrote:
> Hi All,
> I need to give a talk on open solaris basics and key differences 
> between solaris and linux on march 3, 2007. I have been asked to  make 
> a point on why solaris was made open source. I need your thoughts on 
> this as i dont have any reason why solaris came to open source. Was 
> the open source linux community an inspiration for SUN to make solaris 
> open?if so why?
> Thanks
> Sreedhar GS
>
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