Unfortunately for my purposes, I really don't think using Linux, even running
from a CD, would "fly" with the Banks. Also, they probably would not like
software that requires a reboot, as many of these programs are more "utilities" and
need to share desk space with the other applications.
Personally I like Linux - but our client base does not.
-alan
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From: Derek Hohls [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 4:25 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Cocoon for CD-Rom based applications?
Of course, there are the "legal niceties" - from the
Knoppix site:
"IF YOU PLAN TO COMMERCIALLY USE OR DISTRIBUTE (AND SELL)
THE SOFTWARE, YOU HAVE TO ACQUIRE THE NECESSARY LICENSES
AND PERMISSIONS FROM ALL SOFTWARE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS OF
NON-FREE SOFTWARE COMPONENTS, OR REMOVE THESE
COMPONENTS BEFORE DISTRIBUTING THE SOFTWARE."
This means that for anyone making commercial use of this
(and I assume the original need around making use of this
inside a bank constitutes a "commercial use" ;-) means
some of the apps could not be included (prob not an issue).
Also, the Knoppix download is for an 'iso' image of the CD -
as you say, "someone" will have to modify the distribution,
so that tomcat, cocoon and your app is included and autostarted.
The other downside is, I guess, that the users then no longer
have access to their regular apps (prob. on Wind*ze) in many
cases...
All in all, the ideal would be a CD that does not require rebooting
into a "foreign" O/S.
Just my 2c on this
Derek
>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 18/06/2003 10:53:11 >>>
o.k. this might be a wild idea, but I have some additional suggestion:
would it be acceptable for the clients to reboot the system before using
the product?
In this case (and Linux know-how required) you could try the following:
(1) get knoppix linux
(2) modify the distribution, so that tomcat, cocoon and your app is
included and autostarted!
(3) boot from this CD/DVD and thats it: no installation required, no
harddisk space.
advantages:
-- you could access the complete linux environment including things like
mySQL databases
-- no manipulation on the user system required
-- you have the setup completly under control
disadvantages:
-- good Linux know-how required
-- small risk with hardware detection problems of Knoppix
-- system has to be rebooted
Alex
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