Re: Informix running on Linux

> Yes...until hardware catches up and Universal Server becomes realistic > on current hardware.....that why I think they should first get > everyone to DSA 7.x. With everyone running the same version all > development teams can be focusing on getting DSA 7.x STABLE...it's > taken a long time to get to 7.2x and it is still not completly > stable....we need more resources at Informix working on ONE engine > not serveral engines which increases the bug count and decreases > stability. > >You have a valid point. Did you post this to the group? I want to >respond in the group if possible. ... Thanks, Here it is in the group... >>So, having breathed all that, I say don't be so quick to defend Informix >>and say "no" to components of the port. Port the whole damn thing. All >>of it. Reward my loyalty by dumping in my lap everything I need to >>use the product on Linux, just as if it were on the HP or Solaris >>system at work. >> > I'm not sure I did..all I said was get everyone to DSA. We should > port that to Linux....I run Linux 2.1.35 at home and I'm trying to > get SCO SE 7.x running on it...the latest IBCS module does not > compile on 2.1.35 as the interface to modules has changed. > Hence the need to move to modutils 2.1.34...so I'LL BE PORTING > TH EIBCS MODULE THIS WEEK...with help from poeple on the kernel > developers mailing list. > >Cool. Are you talking to Jonathan? >He emailed me offline with some questions. I want to help but I >deferred >telling him to get in touch with Linus Torvalds. Why not go to the >top? >Jonathan has the position to get some attention. No but I would live to - I'll definately beta test - I'd even sign a legal non-disclosure agreement and help with the port to the latest development kernel.... > I'd rather run DSA 7.x but that's another issue.... > >Yes, this will quickly become old hat if 7.x isn't really dispersed >into >wide acceptance. Many sites are barely on 5.x, many barely on 7.x. To >maintain momentum, and really get things moving forward, you are right, >everyone should be on the same release. ... >> >>> >>> I think they should >>> >>> a) dump SE it's outdated >>> b) stop porting Online 5.x and dump it >>> >>> Move everyone to at least OWS and DSA. Use the money from moving >>> everyone to DSA and the savings from not having to support >>> SE/5.x products to fund Universal Server and XPS. >>> >> >>Why limit the port? You can download the source code to the kernel. > To move resources onto getting DSA 7.x stable. > Yes, I guess I should have said, "Yes, and in addition to that..." >>This means Informix could theoretically develop a Linux-Informix kernel >>that is optimal for them, and the products. Hell, with the source code >>you have NO limitations. And keep SE. As others have said it's still >>appropriate. But imagine looking at 7.x the way we look at SE. In >>five years you will. > I can only hope...everyone (except Universal Server/ XPS site) on the > same engine and we will all have trashed it to death and got the bugs > out of this/had Informix make it even faster.... >> >Yes, it could be what 4.1 was/is. The migration to 7.x really begins >at >4.1, because for many this was the last stable release before all hell >broke loose. 5.x wasn't around long enough to matter, 6.x caused more >problems than it solved, and 7.x is like a truckload of chimpanzees. >Good >monkeys, just don't get them too excited. :->>>> >... > My only issue is that Universal Server will be slower than DSA due to > larger memory /CPU reqirements hence people will not be it unless they > need extra data types. Putting too must resource into Universal Server > could be Informix make a loss on it/go bust....:-< > >Yes, and then we're back to where we started. Not a pretty picture. >I've >been over at the Postgres site trying to get a better picture of where >all >the Universal Server hype has come from. It looks like a really great >product. However, we both know that unless users understand the use >for >it in the most simplistic of terms, neither they or management will buy >it. Agreed. >>There should be no reason not to port Informix software to it. > I think johnl@informix.com's post about what does the Linux kernel > support means Informix are thinking about it... > >I've heard from higher up the pole at informix, asking me what to do. >Apparently there are many besides Jonathan that are listening. We need >to >keep the pressure and momentum going on this. Ask them to e-mail me as well... ... > >>Start an ezine. > I'm try to start a User Group.... > >Good! I've been doing a bit of that of late, however here in >Central Florida (Orlando area) there are not many leaders. Many >want the show, but do not want the backstage effort. I'll do both - my best friend tell me I need to get out more so I thought why no meet c.d.i people... >> Get inspired. Now is the time. >> > >>Cheers, >> >>Tim >> >>> >>> -- >>> David Williams >> > >-- >David Williams FEEL INSPIRED THANKS!! > >Go get 'em! Keep that Linux thread alive... Never say die...:=> >:-) >If you've posted this to c.d.i., I may respond in the group with >additional comments once it hits my news-server... Keep them coming. >Later... Later. -- David Williams