On Mon, 18 Aug 2003 10:44, Dan Banyard wrote: > Hi, > > I would like to try and get some opinion on the future of Linux. > > I have been using SuSE Linux for over 3 years now for my business. I am > currently configuring a new server on which I will host my web server, > email and other vital components. I am happy with SuSE (I currently use > v7.2) and have been looking into the latest version. I am now confused as > to what SuSE (and RedHat) are offering as they both seem to have moved to > either a desktop version for home use (pricing in at around $120 for the > box set) or an Enterprise version for business use (pricing in at around > $4500). I have been reading through the marketing type blurb on their > websites and from what I can tell if you have a business critical system > the only choice is to purchase the Enterprise grade system. > > > Regards. > > Dan
Firstly SuSE has a much longer product life cycle when compared to Red Hat. On the standard products SuSE has a two year life cycle whereas Red Hat is only six months. As the enterprise products share the same kernel and base software, the main difference between the enterprise products is maintenance support. The SuSE standard products carry an extremely limited 90 day support period which only covers the install of the product. The enterprise edition support is for a period of twelve months and is far more extensive. In my view I would stick to the SuSE Professional product as it has a far greater life cycle than Red Hat. You can purchase additional support from SuSE but the community support offered via the SuSE mailing lists is extremely good and should be the first port of call for problem solving. -- Regards, Graham Smith --------------------------------------------------------- -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
