Preferred Unix Platform for DB server

Currently we are using HP Compaq Tru64 as the OS for all our DB servers,
as you are aware, this OS will be desupported in the future. Hence, we need to pick a new OS.
I am aware of Oracle has their preference in delivering DB server software and patches in different OS with a certain order.
Would you be able to provide me information on the preference ? Your answer will be an input of the process of selecting a new OS ?

Hello,
I can give you only my personal opinion. It seems, the preferred platform (from Oracle's point of view) is now Linux, although there's no official statement by Oracle (and no representative will give you a definite answer).
Regards Werner

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