embedded solaris?

Oh well maybe next time it will be linux!

Just been reading that Solaris is going to be embedded in devices.

I have been administrating Solaris for 20ish years and It is a solid O/S. It has its foibles like any other but on Sparc it is a respectable system. However on intel, it is a different kettle of worms. My main gripe is that it takes so long to boot and the fact it shows a Black Screen for up to 10 mins or more (maybe half a dozen dots in to right, if you are lucky!) just rubs the salt in.

Any linux will boot under a minute (ubuntu are aiming for 10 secs) and the lack of apps for Solaris(intel) compared to linux just makes me wonder if there is a market...

Going back to embedded, any device that you turn on, you want to be able to use straight away. You are not going to switch your ipod on and go and make a pot of tea are you?

I usually run Solaris intel in Virtualbox so I can 'save-status' it and 'restore' it without booting.

I wish them well with it, with Sun being in these tubulent times!