Re: [school-discuss] The end of Red Hat support

[Chris Schwan <chris@morningsideacademy.org>]

And in related news, Redhat has this to say about Windows:


Matthew Szulik, chief executive of Linux vendor Red Hat, said on Monday 
that although Linux is capable of exceeding expectations for corporate 
users, home users should stick with Windows: "I would say that for the 
consumer market place, Windows probably continues to be the right 
product line," he said. "I would argue that from the device-driver 
standpoint and perhaps some of the other traditional functionality, for 
that classic consumer purchaser, it is my view that (Linux) technology 
needs to mature a little bit more."


I've had about enough bad news about Linux today :(


On Tuesday, November 4, 2003, at 11:51 AM, Tom Adelstein wrote:

> I have to admit feeling a little let down when I received a letter 
> from Red Hat disclosing that they had discontinued support agreements.
>
> I have two entitlements. I had three and one expires 5 months after 
> they discontinue their service.
>
> I wrote a short critique at
>
> http://governmentforge.org/archives/000315.html
>
> but for those who don't want to read my rambling, here's the Red Hat 
> newsletter.
>
> > Thank you for being a Red Hat Network customer.
> > This e-mail provides you with important information about the upcoming
> > discontinuation of Red Hat Linux, and resources to assist you with 
> > your
> > migration to another Red Hat solution.
> > As previously communicated, Red Hat will discontinue maintenance and
> > errata support for Red Hat Linux 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 and 8.0 as of December 
> > 31, 2003. Red Hat will discontinue maintenance and errata support for 
> > Red Hat Linux 9 as of April 30, 2004. Red Hat does not plan to 
> > release another product in the Red Hat Linux line.
> > With the recent announcement of Red Hat Enterprise Linux v.3, you'll
> > find migrating to Enterprise Linux appealing.  We understand that 
> > transitioning to another Red Hat solution requires careful planning 
> > and implementation.  We have created a migration plan for Red Hat 
> > Network customers to help make the transition as simple and seamless 
> > as possible. Details:
> > ****************
> > If you purchase Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS or ES Basic before 
> > February
> > 28, 2004, you will receive 50% off the price for two years.[*] 
> > (That's two
> > years for the price of one.)
> > ****************
> > In addition, we have created a Red Hat Linux Migration Resource Center
> > to address your migration planning and other questions, such as:
> > * What are best practices for implementing the migration to Red Hat
> >   Enterprise Linux?
> > * Are there other migration alternatives?
> > * How do I purchase Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS or ES Basic at the 
> > price
> >   above?
> > * What if my paid subscription to RHN extends past April 30, 2004?
> > ****************
> > Find out more about your migration options with product comparisons,
> > whitepapers and documentation at the Red Hat Linux Migration Resource 
> > Center:
> >   http://www.redhat.com/solutions/migration/rhl/rhn
> > Or read the FAQ written especially for Red Hat Network customers:
> >   https://rhn.redhat.com/help/rhlmigrationfaq/
> >  Sincerely,
> > Red Hat, Inc.
> > [*] Limit 10 units. Higher volume purchase inquiries should contact a
> >     regional Red Hat sales representative. Contact numbers available 
> > at
> >     http://www.redhat.com/solutions/migration/rhl/rhn
> > --the Red Hat Network Team
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