Only a few reasons why that I can think of. -Linux scales to multiple processors and multiple processor types. -You can move PostgreSQL to larger UNIX boxes other than Linux, and can be sure that it will run. -PostgreSQL is originally a UNIX based solution, and most of the tools that are available run on UNIX platforms. -Windows costs more to scale than Linux. Windows costs more to manage and maintain than Linux. -Linux threading is stronger than Windows, and supports multiple processes better, resulting in reduced equipment costs and longer equipment rotations. -UNIX solutions are inherently more secure and less subject to break-in, reducing the theft potential by break-in or corruption by virus. Windows platforms are notoriously weak with respect to virus protection. Management and maintenance costs would be reduced. -Windows upgrade cycle is consistently about 2-3 years to replacement, resulting in higher equipment replacement costs. -The Windows solution is only recent. It's usually a good idea to let the technology mature a bit before trusting an Enterprise solution to it. -There is a lot of support from other UNIX-based PostgreSQL users. HTH, -Bob > Can anyone give me some reasons, other than the obvious, as to why > Postgres should be run on Linux instead of Windows. These need to be > business related justifications. > > Thanks for the help! > > -- > redhat-list mailing list > unsubscribe mailto:redhat-list-request@xxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe > https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list > -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:redhat-list-request@xxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe https://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
