In this case, staying current=maintenance=support=$ They can make their money selling code also, it's just harder because it is freely redistributable.
Mark Post -----Original Message----- From: Mike Ross [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 11:42 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: so correct me if I am wrong > > so correct me if i am wrong > > if you want to stay current with Linux (either Suse or RedHat) > > you are going to have to pay. > >Yes. That's how they pay their bills. I was under the impression that they pay their bills primarily from the revenue stream they get for *support* - the GPL means they can't rely on revenue from selling *code* which can be freely redistributed? Mike _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus
