Ubuntu certified by IBM

Ubuntu is a full Linux based operating system, available free of charge, which capitalizes the contribution of a very active community and some companies, which contibutes to its development.

The IBM certification comes right after the creation of the Ubuntu server version, which appeared in October, and before the release of the enterprise edition, planned for April 2006, which will put the basis for forthcoming certifications.

According to the top management of the Canonical Ltd., company that runs the project, the movement of Ubuntu towards the server and business release, based on the Debian architecture and infrastructure, is just a matter of time. The project is evolving to offer an increasing number of systems and networks, which will be as user-friendly as the Desktop users are now experiencing.

IBM suggests the operating systems to be used with its database and certifies other ones for the usage. The list of Linux supported environments, available in the company's website, includes 12 distribution with which DB2 can work, five recommended distributions, among those two Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions and two SUSE Linux Enterprise Servers; in addition, it comprehends seven certified platforms, which include Ubuntu, Mandriva Corporate Server and two software versions for Turbolinux server.

The IBM certification is a big step for Ubuntu. Known weakness of Debian distributions was the absence of assistance for the indipendent software vendors (ISV), but the recognition by IBM of a Debian based system is important for the whole community.

Redomino, after having set an appointment, distributes the Ubuntu 5.04 original CD (comprehensive of the installation CD and Live CD) free of charge.  A great way to personally get in touch with this full and user-friendly distribution.