[Gllug] Linux support options

[Daniel P. Berrange]

On Mon, Feb 27, 2006 at 04:15:57PM +0000, Simon Morris wrote:
> Richard wrote:
> 
> > >
> > >>Is anyone aware of other organisations that will offer support for Red
> > >>Hat systems, other than Red Hat itself. Red Hat is a pre-requisite to
> > >>keep other vendors (like Oracle) from getting their knickers in a twist.
> > >>
> >Running CentOS will get the other vendor's knickers well and truly
> >twisted, no matter how identical it may be to RedHat. Sadly, CentOS is
> >not an option.
> >
> >
> 
> Whether you want support from Red Hat or not you need to pay to 
> subscribe to the RHN and receive patches from them. I looked into this 
> recently and it isn't legal (within the agreement for Red Hat Enterprise 
> Linux) to use their product without a current RHN subscription.

I've not read the subscription agreement myself any time recently, so I
can't confirm/deny specific legal details it contains, but the summary
here in the FAQ gives you an overview:

  http://www.redhat.com/en_us/USA/rhel/renew/faqs/#6

[quote]
  6. If I don't renew, can I continue to use the software?

  Yes, under the General Public License (GPL), you may use the software and 
  maintain your own custom version of Linux. However, you will not have 
  access to:

    * Technical support from Red Hat.
    * Security or software updates via Red Hat Network. You will have to find 
      updates from alternative resources that provide reliable, secure downloads.
    * Support from certified hardware suppliers or software vendors like Oracle 
      for applications running on an expired Red Hat Enterprise Linux subscription.
    * Coverage from the Red Hat Open Source Assurance program, featuring an 
      Intellectual Property Warranty for Red Hat Enterprise Linux customers. 
      Red Hat designed the program to protect customers using open source 
      solutions.

  Please note that when your subscription expires you will still be bound by the 
  terms and conditions of the End User License Agreement and will have to remove 
  all copies of Red Hat Network Code.
[/quote]

Regards,
Dan.
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