On Fri, 21 Dec 2001, Orlando Andico wrote: > On Fri, 21 Dec 2001, Jerome Tan wrote: > .. > > No, it's not free. The cost of the OS is already included in the Solaris > > box. Thus, the Solaris you get is just one time and not continuous upgrade. > > To wit (See http://www.sun.com/software/solaris/licensing.html): > > If an end user buys a used Sun system from a non-authorized broker, > dealer, etc., the end user can get a valid Solaris license in one of two > ways: > > 1. For systems with a capacity of 9 or more CPUs, the end user > should buy a special "new user" license from its Sun sales rep, Sun > authorized reseller or Sun's online store (US only). > > 2. For systems with a capacity of 8 or fewer CPUs, the new end > user can register for a free Solaris 8 license through the Free Solaris > Binary License Program.
Ahh this is an eye opener. Sun offering their OS for "free" just like Staroffice. I must admit that this new licensing scheme is no doubt targetted towards "free" linux. I wonder how much the local Sun will charge for supporting these chaps who do want support for downloaded Solaris 8 vs. getting a some professional to install linux on the sparc. I did it for free. \8) _ Philippine Linux Users Group. Web site and archives at http://plug.linux.org.ph To leave: send "unsubscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to the Linux Newbies' List: send "subscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
