What else now besides Redhat ?

Originally posted by NetRodent
Depends on what the servers do. Sometimes you need a hammer and sometimes you need a screwdriver.

Originally posted by TheSaint
Now that RedHat has exited the free Linux business, I am not exactly sure what to do. I have a plethora of Red Hat Linux servers for a half dozen mainstream and porn businesses.

I am basically a lazy fuck, and was attracted to the up2date system where I could automatically patch the servers weekly. I just have too many servers to be reading daily emails about security patches.

For the higher end servers. no problem. We have already started ordering RH Enterprise at $799 per year per server.

But for all my lower end servers, what now? Do I go with another Linux distro? FreeBSD? Os2 warp?

I really don't want to loose up2date. And I don't care if I am running the latest shit or not; I just want it stable and mindless to maintain and install.

What are you guys doing about the Red Hat mess?

Originally posted by TheSaint


Ok, I need a bulldozer.

Originally posted by TheSaint
Now that RedHat has exited the free Linux business, I am not exactly sure what to do. I have a plethora of Red Hat Linux servers for a half dozen mainstream and porn businesses.

Originally posted by TheSaint
Yep, sorry it is true.

All red Hat Linux products have reached end of life with the last being 9.0 ending in first qtr 03.

If you want support and security updates you have to go to Enterprise, its $799 a server minimum - I just bought a bunch of them, and that is PER YEAR.

Originally posted by NetRodent
Depends on what the servers do. Sometimes you need a hammer and sometimes you need a screwdriver.

Originally posted by grannytgp
Do you happen to have a link to a press release or anything from RedHat on this issue?

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:


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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.)


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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?


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Or read the FAQ written especially for Red Hat Network customers:


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Sincerely,


Red Hat, Inc.

Originally posted by TheSaint
Yep, sorry it is true.

All red Hat Linux products have reached end of life with the last being 9.0 ending in first qtr 03.

If you want support and security updates you have to go to Enterprise, its $799 a server minimum - I just bought a bunch of them, and that is PER YEAR.

Originally posted by VirtuMike
Redhat got greedy. REALLY greedy.