OpenSolaris
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The open-source release of Sun’s Solaris operating system.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 1 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by open-source activity, with 1 in the last 30 days. Confidence 24%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.
Evidence (1)
- 3Hacker News·9/21/2026open_sourceWhat Sun Got Wrong
This retrospective argues that Sun’s main failure was becoming disengaged from the operational basics of running a business, even after major strategic wins such as Solaris becoming open source. It illustrates the point with an account of poor sales follow-through that contrasted sharply with Dell’s responsive customer handling. The piece uses Sun’s history to explain why Oxide admires the company’s successes while also learning from its mistakes.