Solaris and Linux are similar, right? Not exactly. This article describes hints, tips, and 'gotchas' you may encounter porting applications from Solaris to Linux. It is based on the experiences of software engineers from Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and from the worldwide IBM labs, who have been involved in many projects porting applications to Linux.

An introduction provides some key factors to evaluate your project. Next, key questions and step by step procedures steer you through the process. Hints, tips, and a comparative brief between Solaris and Linux round out this informative guide to porting your Solaris application to the Linux platform.

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