Solaris

**Solaris** can refer to several things depending on context:

1. **Literature:** *Solaris* is a 1961 science fiction novel by Polish author **Stanisław Lem**. It explores human interaction with an incomprehensible alien intelligence living on a sentient ocean-covered planet.
2. **Film:** It has been adapted into several films, notably the 1972 Soviet version directed by **Andrei Tarkovsky** and the 2002 American version directed by **Steven Soderbergh**.
3. **Technology:** *Solaris* is also a computer **operating system** originally developed by **Sun Microsystems**, later managed by **Oracle Corporation**, known for its scalability and support for SPARC systems.