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SubjectRe: GURU needed: Linux vs. FreeBSD
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> Linux vs. FreeBSD: I wonder what kernel/OS is considered the best and most
> stable to run on a high-loaded systems, such WWW/SQL/FTP/NEWS systems
> with big traffic?

Both should do just as well

> loaded sites too. I even heard real success stories of FreeBSD dual PPro
> server runing about 1000 virtual sites with a peak load average of
> 150.00++.

I can show you someone with a 6 way PPro running 4000+ virtual sites
on Linux if you like

> So, what about Linux kernel? What do linux gurus think: is Linux a good
> choice for a professional heavy-loaded WWW/SQL/FTP/NEWS system? Is it
> stable if heavy-loaded? Any pointers to docs answering my question?

Both should be solid as a rock at high loads. In terms of high load btw
ftp*.redhat.com is of course Red Hat Linux based and currently under
'a high load' with the new release ;)

Alan


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