The freedom of Linux. The power of DB2. Bring them together, and you've got a flexible, scalable database solution that lets you get more done, faster than ever before. DB2 lets you build and manage applications of any size, with enterprise-class availability and reliability. Optimized for Web applications, it handles multimedia as well as conventional data - at a low cost.

Read our customer quotes and case studies of IBM customers using DB2 for Linux and IBM's strong, ongoing commitment to Linux

• Flexible — DB2 implements open standards such as SQL and XML and runs on Linux from handhelds to clusters to mainframes
• Reliable — DB2 for Linux is based on its proven reliability running on Unix and Windows
• Cost Effective — Pure power at a lower cost than any other e-business-ready Linux database on the market.

Find resources on how to switch from Oracle, Sybase, Microsoft SQL Server and others. DB2 leads the industry in reuse and synergy of existing IT assets, removing inhibitors on scalability, information management, and data access across current, legacy and emerging pervasive platforms. Switch to DB2 Migrate Now!

For a listing of Linux supported distributions and other products that are ready for DB2, visit the DB2 for Linux Validation page.

There are a number of third-party vendors that can help you:

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DB2 has the widest support for Linux platforms in the industry. To find out more, please visit the System Requirements page.

Build your next application on Linux--and help yourself to trial IBM middleware and tools for Linux, as well as all the training and tech support you need at no cost!

Build your next DB2 for Linux apps using WebSphere Studio and DB2 for Linux or with Borland's Kylix.