This paper is intended to provide a discussion of the important considerations, best practices and resources for migrations from a RISC-based platform to Linux. The differences between UNIX and Linux are presented, and an overview of what to expect when migrating to a Linux is provided. The paper should serve as a general reference guide for customers considering migrating to Linux and provide information on additional Red Hat resources that will assist with the overall strategy and implementation.
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