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


miguel@ximian.com wrote:

Hello,



Marilyn,

I wonder if Nat and Miguel knew about this, if they would contact you.

I think they ought to know.


Sure, how can we help?

Miguel
We've had a significant discussion about Novell and Red Hat over the last day and a half concerning the various events that have occurred.

Linux has a strong foothold in schools, state, federal and local governments. I provided my views about Novell. My experience has been positive and I have stated that at this url:

http://governmentforge.org/archives/000328.html


Marilyn has concerns about finding a desktop that provides for her requirements. Here's a quote from her:

I'd like to see a distro that packages all of the multimedia, music
sequencing-effects-composition, 3D animation, video editing, typing
tutor, LyX for writing, OpenOffice and other apps etc. etc. that I use
in class for handy dandy installation.  Currently I am having a heck of
a time setting up my lab for the next trimester, getting all of the apps
to work that aren't part of the Mandrake 9.2 download installation
package.  Also, I would like drivers for all of my multimedia toys
(music keyboards, drawing pads, cameras, scanners, etc.) packaged with
it.  And I would like a working copy of Dialpak included as well.
First, how is the desktop taking shape and will she see these things working?


Secondly, people have worries about Linux leaving the consumer arena because of some comments by Red Hat's CEO Matthew. I know you were instrumental in Novell's decision to buy a Linux distribution. Will the consumer suffer as a result of this acquisition?


You okay'd the purchase of Ximian, you must have liked what you saw at Novell. Any insights?


You did a lot of work on Sun's desktop. Now that Ximian and SuSE are part of Novell, how will that effect Sun's desktop?


We don't hear from you often enough. How are you doing? Will you be at the DesktopLinux Event on Monday at Boston University?