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Comment by m0zg

6 years ago

Pretty much my view as well. If Linux becomes incompatible with ZFS in any way, I'll switch to FreeBSD.

That said, after the Oracle Java debacle, I can see why Linus would not be receptive towards merging ZFS into the kernel. I just wish he argued the point on legal issues alone instead of making up stories about non-existent technical flaws in ZFS. The whole thing is basically a work of art. Oracle should consider GPL-ing it and integrating it into Linux directly.

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zippergz  6 years ago

I have been using FreeBSD for its better ZFS support for years, and it's great. Highly recommended.

  • mbushey  6 years ago

    Same here. I immediately ditched Solaris (hated it) for Linux when KQ Infotech ported ZFS over about a decade ago, but after a few years switched all my file servers to FreeBSD. ZFS > Linux. Did I mention I love Linux?

stock_toaster  6 years ago

> Oracle should consider GPL-ing it and integrating it into Linux directly

I think Apache (or BSD/MIT) would be far more palatable, as GPL'ing it would cut off the BSDs as well as OpenSolaris, which would certainly be a bummer.

  • m0zg  6 years ago

    Por que no los dos? It's their IP, they can license it under several licenses to maximize adoption. This being Oracle though, I don't think it'll ever happen.