I've tried to include reviews and criticism of distributions to help you pick a version of Linux to suit your needs. I have a copy of Caldera open linux which won't install on my machine!! So I can't comment on how good it is.
The following information is from www.Linux.org
The Caldera OpenLinux Product line is a multi-tasking, multi-user operating system that gives you the power and reliability of UNIX on a personal computer. OpenLinux is Caldera's "distribution" or package of Linux and is surrounded with utilities, graphical interfaces, installation procedures, third party applications, and much more. OpenLinux is ideal for small, medium, and large companies who must optimize their investment in existing systems, hardware & training. Several versions are available.
This article was taken from www.newsforge.com
Survival of the fittest: Caldera doesn't "get" Linux
Thursday October 19, 04:00 AM EDT [ GNU/Linux ]
By Emmett Plant
NewsForge Columnist
Speaking of GNU/Linux
What is the deal over there at Caldera? They're saying that in the next 18 months, the Unix kernel and the Linux kernel will be competing for total domination, and only one shall survive. What are they smoking?
Okay, now it might just be me, but it seems that Caldera has based their business on the "blame Microsoft" model, and they've been working on it for a while now. They've always been the first to speak up against Microsoft, without saying "Why not try [insert cool thing from Caldera] instead?" They're not trusted in the Linux marketplace, and I don't know anyone that runs their distribution of Linux. Who are they to dictate what people should and shouldn't do with Unix or Linux?
I interviewed Caldera's CEO, Ransom Love, when I worked on a broadcast program for another Web publication. I hate to say it, but he was a total marketroid. Seriously. He used the word "paradigm" about six times on the air. It was embarrassing. There wasn't a Linux community bone in his body. Caldera's PR people have always made sure I've gotten a free boxed copy of their distribution, and I've loaded it once. Apparently, their definition of "install features" includes being able to play Tetris while packages load. Sigh.
Say what you want about Red Hat, at least they pay lip service to the community and sponsor projects and development. Caldera doesn't give a damn. If they do, I haven't seen it. Maybe there's a community liaison guy at Caldera I've never met. Maybe there's more to their trade show presentations than the standard "sit down for 20 minutes and we'll give you a T-shirt" deal I've seen. I'm not the only one who's not seeing the unspoken disdain for the Linux community, either. Let's ask my friend Chris.
Q: What do you think of Caldera?
A: "They seem to have both mistimed and mismanaged their shot at being
a Linux company."
Indeed. Now, I don't expect every Linux company in the world to pay tribute to the almighty community. Alright, maybe I do. Gotta give back to the people who helped you get where you are. But the Linux community didn't help Caldera get anywhere. Maybe it helped their market valuation or something somewhere. It still doesn't change the truth: Caldera doesn't "get" Linux.
Anyway, I'll stop being tangential. What's with this "survival of the fittest" stuff? Oh, no, we can't compete in server space! That might be good for customers and end users! God forbid we learn something from the marketing insanity of the past. Survival of the fittest. Who do they think they're kidding?
You know what, Caldera? Maybe in the end, it's a "survival of the fittest" competition. If what I've seen and what I've heard are any indication, you better get your corporate attitude back to the corporate gym.
More info on Caldera Open Linux at The Caldera Home Page's