John R Pierce wrote: > Solaris 7 (2.7, sunos 5.7) is way past end of service life, and 8 is > nearly there. 9 is nearing the end. > Let's stick to the facts: http://www.sun.com/service/eosl/solaris/solaris_vintage_eol_5.2005.xml Solaris 7 reached its EOSL just last month. Solaris 8 won't reach it for another 3½ years! Solaris 9 hasn't even stopped shipping yet so it's not "nearing the end" in any way. -tgc