While the Unix operating systems Solaris and HP-UX are still in active development, they’re not particularly popular anymore and are mostly relegated to some enterprise and data center enviro… ...

The latest update to Sun's Solaris operating system will include the 128-bit ZFS, an open-souce database and more predictive self-healing functionality for AMD platforms.

Sun Microsystems Inc. is adding a more powerful file system, new virtualization technologies and the Postgres open-source database to its Solaris 10 Unix operating system.

Sun Microsystems is revamping the start-up process for its Solaris operating system, scrapping an awkward, elderly approach for one the company promises will be faster, more familiar and more ...

Sun Microsystems has revealed that the next release of its Solaris operating system will contain enhanced security features developed through the company's close ties with the US military and ...

Solaris 10 will still debut on Nov. 15, but Sun won't release details of its open-source plan for the operating system for several weeks due to continuing discussions with open-source experts.

Looks like Sun's sticking to its promise to make sure Solaris plays well with Linux--the company's working hard to plug Linux interfaces into its server operating system.

NEW PROVIDENCE — Dennis Ritchie was supposed to travel to Tokyo last month to receive the prestigious Japan Prize for his role in inventing the UNIX computer operating system.