Date: Mon, 20 Apr 1998 16:41:53 -0600 From: Mike <muck@ida.net> To: freebsd-advocacy@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: Should we approach Redhat, Debian et al. Message-ID: <353BCF31.794BDF32@ida.net> References: <Pine.BSF.3.96.980420140851.833C-100000@s8-37-26.student.washington.edu>
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Jason C. Wells wrote: > > Let me say that I am against the "FreeBSD Inc" organization going > commercial. Much discussion has been made about what I feel is a > semi-commercializing process with respect to FreeBSD. This I do not > like. > > In the interest of advocacy, the point has been raised that business > won't use free software because "Free=not there when you need it." To > attract more businesses to FreeBSD someone needs to be "there when you > need it." > > Which brings me to my point. > > The FreeBSD Inc organization might consider soliciting Caldera, SuSE, > Redhat, et al to produce a commercically supported version of FreeBSD. > > Advantages: > Wider distribution. > Commercial support to entice businesses. > A spot next to Linux on university store bookshelves. > The first commercial adopter can increase its offerings to customers and > get an advantage on other Linux resellers. > Commercial adopters already have UNIX expertise. > > Disadvantages: > Funds being diverted to competitors from loss of Walnut Creek sales. > Maybe some loss of control over releases > > I think there may be a net gain to be had by this proposal. > > Have fun, | Stop warning me about the latest virus. Learn more... > Jason Wells | http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/CIACHoaxes.html > I think that about a month ago Jordan posted in comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.misc something about providing paid support for FreeBSD. So, maybe there is already a plan in the works. I assume the O.S. would still be free, just the technical support would be charged for. Correct me if I'm wrong. Mike To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-advocacy" in the body of the message
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