Mythbusting Linux

Download Squad wrote another excellent article debunking some of the most common myths surrounding Linux. My favorite myth from the list is debunked below:

Linux won’t allow you to watch your favorite video files.

False. Out of the box many Linux distributions have so-so support for common video formats but, did you know there are open source players which can handle almost anything you can throw at them? It’s true. Due to patent restrictions you may have to install them yourself but, fear not, there are great forums for popular Linux distributions and, installing an application under Linux is usually a snap. For Ubuntu or Debian users, check out Automatix, which will help you install a whole host of useful but patent restricted applications and add-ons which make Linux a force to reckon with.

There are several other common Linux myths addressed by the folks over at Download Squad. The article is on the cusp of being dugg — so go check it out and push them over the edge.

Management software offered to Linux support customers

Back in October, Oracle announced a new support service called the Unbreakable Linux program. The service was touted as a viable alternative to Red Hat's support program, with the additional incentive that it also offered significant savings per system. The Unbreakable Linux program also went one step further than the Red Hat program. Instead of only supporting the latest Red Hat version of Linux, it also would support previous versions.

Now, Oracle has made participation in its Unbreakable Linux program somewhat more enticing. The company announced it will offer its Oracle Management Pack for Linux to members of its Unbreakable Linux support program at no additional cost. The Oracle Management Pack for Linux helps with Linux server lifecycle management. The software assists with provisioning, OS patching, server configuration management, policy management, server administration, and centralized OS job management.

Read more from the Oracle press release.