Ubuntu Stability For Trading

[John Law]

>>>> I am setting up some trading desks for a newly set up fund. Our
>>>> trading platform runs entirely on Java in web browsers. I am
>>>> considering if Ubuntu is stable enough for such a task or would other
>>>> distros, BSDs be a better choice.
>>>>
>>>> The desk would be used by traders to place trades and not for
>>>> algorithmic trading. It would based on Intel i5, 8G RAM and 2
>>>> monitors.

By the way, can anyone confirm if moonlight on Ubuntu is working for this site?

http://www.freestockcharts.com/