First quarter, 2002
The CME begins considering Intel/Linux x86 machines as Solaris/Sparc server replacements.
Fourth quarter, 2002
Testing begins on HP servers and Red Hat Linux.
Third/fourth quarter, 2003
Implementation begins. Trading time is about 500 milliseconds.
July 2004
Conversion of systems to Intel/Linux servers is 30% completed. Faster servers shave 100 milliseconds off trading times.
December 2004
About 45% of all Solaris/Sparc servers are scheduled to be replaced with Intel/Linux servers. The Merc hasn't established a final conversion goal but says it isn't aiming for 100% conversion. Some applications will continue to run on Solaris/Sparc systems.
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