On Mon, 2002-08-19 at 21:30, Ray Strode wrote: > > > >1) Is it worth going out and buying the boxed RH7.3 set, or is it cheaper > >to just burn a copy of RH7.3 and buy the yearly subscription? Is there any > >difference? The demo software doesn't really interest me that much, and I > >the included docs the last time didn't seem that different from the > >previous version. > > > >Should I buy 7.3 pro? or just install 7.3 from CD's and buy the annual > >subscription? > > > If you have a fast internet connection, maybe the service would be better. > You'll have money going straight to red hat that way too. >
I highly recommend using the free download version of Red Hat 7.3 and buying the annual RHN subscription. Why? * 100% of your money goes to Red Hat, instead of retail middle-men, packaging and shipping. * Less pollution when you avoid packaging. All of their documentation is on their webpage anyway. * Better value for you, because when Red Hat 8.0 comes out in a few months, you can simply upgrade, and your RHN subscription continues to take care of your packages. * The extra software included in 7.3 Pro is of little value above the standard version. I think it comes with StarOffice 5.2, while 6.0 is substantially better. * It is far cheaper to buy RHN subscription plus the $79 StarOffice 6.0 retail box from CompUSA. I hear it is pretty nice with manuals, and CD installer for Windows, Linux and Solaris in the same box.
