Posted by: Anonymous
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on October 20, 2008 10:19 AM
"There is no "Professional" version of Ubuntu that one must pay Canonical $$$ to be able to download and use"
But, Canonical sells support contracts at about the same prices as Red Hat charges for support (including RHN etc.). But, you get fewer supported (server) features than with Red Hat.
"nor do they segregate their repo's into "Subscription content" area's."
All the repos are publicly accessible, except those where the re-distribution agreement with the ISV (e.g. Adobe for Flash) does not allow that. For example, if you install with the "Free" DVD, add network repos, and run the display configuration tool, it will install relevant non-free drivers if you choose to. If Canonical has a different deal for re-distributing Flash, so be it. However, if they are violating the terms of re-distribution, that would be disappointing for a company who should understand the importance of adhering to licenses etc.
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Posted by: Anonymous [ip: 196.25.124.16] on October 20, 2008 10:19 AMBut, Canonical sells support contracts at about the same prices as Red Hat charges for support (including RHN etc.). But, you get fewer supported (server) features than with Red Hat.
"nor do they segregate their repo's into "Subscription content" area's."
All the repos are publicly accessible, except those where the re-distribution agreement with the ISV (e.g. Adobe for Flash) does not allow that. For example, if you install with the "Free" DVD, add network repos, and run the display configuration tool, it will install relevant non-free drivers if you choose to. If Canonical has a different deal for re-distributing Flash, so be it. However, if they are violating the terms of re-distribution, that would be disappointing for a company who should understand the importance of adhering to licenses etc.
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