OT: RedHat going to a subscription model? WTF??? |
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OT: RedHat going to a subscription model? WTF??? |
SirAndy |
May 11 2004, 01:10 PM
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so, if i understand this right, RedHat Linux just went to a yearly subscription model, ranging from $179 (Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS) to $2499 (Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS) PER YEAR ...
WTF??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) so, now i have to pay $179 each year to use Linux as a desktop workstation? this is nuts ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) Andy |
SirAndy |
May 11 2004, 02:49 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,669 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(tat2dphreak @ May 11 2004, 01:41 PM) the software and all the updates will still be free, but if you want documentation or to talk to someone... nope, here's what i got from them: [...] Red Hat Linux 9 has now reached end-of-life for errata maintenance. This means that as of May 1, 2004 we will not be producing new security, bugfix, or enhancement updates for this product. [...] We'd like to take this opportunity to remind you of the options available to you for migrating your Red Hat Linux implementations. [...] For businesses, governments, or those looking for a stable Linux that provides updates and support for up to 5 years: try Red Hat Enterprise Linux (that's $2499 per year!) [...] Red Hat Desktop provides a high-quality, full-featured client system suitable for coporate deployments requiring secure, manageable and stable desktop solution. (that's $179 per year!) [...] Use the Red Hat Linux Migration Resource Center to find the Red Hat solution best suited for your needs: http://www.redhat.com/solutions/migration/rhl/ that's it! it's still open source, and i never had problems PAYING for a copy, but a yearly subscription? that's just plain nuts ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Andy |
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