> and routers/switches a lot, right?
Juniper's boxes all used to run a FreeBSD derivative. But even they have introduced Linux based products.
Juniper's boxes all used to run a FreeBSD derivative. But even they have introduced Linux based products.
At least the FreeBSD Junos still runs on the devices on top of KVM. I just can't understand why they didn't go for jails/bhyve or illumos zones instead.
This is in no way a downgrade. Juniper just read the writing on the wall. Arista boxes ran Linux from day one and have a much better reputation for stability than virtually any other vendor.
It still doesn't change the fact that putting all eggs to one penguin-shaped basket give me the heebie-jeebies. Monoculturization is never a good thing, yet everyone seems to run towards it with a glee on linux.
At least I can put money where my mouth is and continue budgeting for Juniper as long as they support FreeBSD.