Apache Cassandra on Windows? Absolutely!

The text discusses the comparison of operating systems, specifically Linux, Windows, and Mac, in terms of their performance with databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. It mentions a case where a Windows configuration outperformed an HPUX system for a major trading system at a large company. The author also talks about the new bundled installer for Apache Cassandra on Windows, which includes utilities like CQL interface and DataStax OpsCenter community edition. The MSI installer is designed primarily for single Windows installs on workstations and laptops but can be tweaked to create multi-node setups. Currently, the package supports Windows 7 and Windows 2008 Server, both 32 and 64-bit, for development work only, with production support coming soon. The author encourages users to download and provide feedback on the new installer.