DR0011

Linux Support Policy

Fermilab Computing Division

1. Linux on Intel PC’s will be supported at Fermilab.
2. Linux on any other hardware platform will not be supported.
3. Redhat will be used as the basis for Fermilab’s Linux.
4. Support mechanisms will be similar to current support arrangements for UNIX systems. Central systems will be supported by the appropriate groups in the Computing Division. Desktop support will either be handled locally or by a combination of local support and the Computing Division. Data acquisition support will be handled under the normal development and support arrangements through the MOU process.
5. Most but not all applications will be made available on Linux. Supported products will be made available by their regular support group through the standard KITS distribution means and/or via the Linux install server.
6. Linux OS certification and environment support will be handled in a similar way to any other UNIX OS. Details will be found in the Computing Division documents DR0004, DR0009 and DR0010.