Solaris 10 is not often used by main Internet development population. I'm not sure if Solaris isn't GPL, but anyone knows that Linux is GPL. AFAIK, Perl is supported on Solaris. And Solaris is good platform. There may be problems with software, not all may support Solaris.
You can start with Solaris and change later (then you will have knowledge of two platforms). If you encounter problems - report them! You can even write a patch (it will be gook experience). I'm doing this for Win32 Perl (although I'm using automatic CPAN smoke testing).
Need more help - write me at alexchorny AT gmail . com .

In reply to Re: Solaris 10 for Perl development? Problems? Upside? Your thoughts, please! by chorny
in thread Solaris 10 for Perl development? Problems? Upside? Your thoughts, please! by Anonymous Monk

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