Slowaris

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Solaris, a Unix-based operating system earlier known as SunOS and now developed by Oracle Corporation. informal

    "Linux faithful mock Solaris with the adolescent nickname "Slowaris," but I challenge critics to find one instance among the innumerable huge-scale Solaris deployments where decision makers are considering a switch to Linux for speed's sake."

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"Linux faithful mock Solaris with the adolescent nickname "Slowaris," but I challenge critics to find one instance among the innumerable huge-scale Solaris deployments where decision makers are considering a switch to Linux for speed's sake."

Etymology

Blend of slow + Solaris, suggesting slow performance.

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