(forwarded message below rant) <rant>
So RedHat will discontinue all RH versions and stick with enterprise versions. To me, this sounds very Redmondish, down to the wording they used to tell me I'll have to start paying through my ears now. But being a Red Hat user, I don't know if I should laugh or cry... Bloody pirates turned corsairs, in my opinion. It reminds me of this conversation: Me: "why won't my virus scanner update itself any more?" Symantec: "we don't support NT any more" Me: "so what should I do?" Symantec: "buy Norton AV for Win2k or for XP" Me: "will it run on NT" Symantec: "no" Me: "So what you're saying is, I should buy a new Windows too, just to be able to sun your AV software?" Symantec: "yes" Me: "you idiots!" Prologue 1: And so I went forth to buy F-Prot, which has a DOS version, a 16- bit Win version and a 32-bit Win version. And it runs fine on NT. And it picks the odd virus that Xtra misses, too. Oh yes, their Linux version is free for private use. Prologue 2: And so, after a few months, I went forth and installed Linux free of charge on my new PC. But the Linux I choose, was Red Hat... So - which distro is still in the hands of geeks, not a set of wannabe-rich- kids? </rant> ------- Forwarded message follows ------- Date sent: Mon, 3 Nov 2003 14:44:25 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Red Hat Network <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Red Hat Linux end-of-life update and transition planning Send reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear 221bBakerStreet, 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 Account Information: Your RHN login: 221bBakerStreet Your RHN email address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------- End of forwarded message -------
