HP donated advanced file system code to promote Linux popularity

Article title: HP donated advanced file system code to promote the popularization of Linux. Linux is a technology channel of the IT lab in China. Includes basic categories such as desktop applications, Linux system management, kernel research, embedded systems, and open source.

According to foreign media reports, in order to promote consumers to adopt open-source Linux software, the computer manufacturer Hewlett-Packard announced that it would donate its Tru64 Unix Advanced File system code to the open-source community.

HP said that, under the terms of Linux kernel compatibility, the code it donated can be used by enterprises to refer to the execution of Linux file systems. HP also promises to provide design files, test components, and engineering resources to open-source communities.

HP's Tru64 Unix Advanced file system has been in use for more than 16 years. Its features include increasing the normal running time of the computer, improving security, and helping ensure the maximum performance of the Linux file system.

According to data from IDC, a market research institute, in the Linux server market, HP ranked first with a share of 36.4% in terms of shipments.

Hewlett-Packard said many companies require the Linux kernel development community to work to improve the functionality of file systems.

Jim Zemlin, managing director of the Linux Foundation, said that HP donated the advanced file system code, combined with all its resources, to the Linux commitment, it will quickly promote the development and commercialization of file systems with improved Linux functions.