If you really want some interesting reading concerning Hercules and O/S licencing try this URL. Most of it is old but it is very entertaining!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hercules-advocacy/ >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 06/06/05 04:06PM >>> Interesting response. I would certainly have no problem buying IBM hardware for it. Then the remaining issues are: Who tracks it? Do you really think IBM would relinquish control of that? The argument would really need to be convincing. Although the ability to call the support center would be waived, it would still be good to be able to download fixes. Between code cutoff and release, a number of fixes could be produced that are critical to the proper operation of the system. Even a hobbyist would appreciate an operating system that works correctly. Pricing... Even ESL pricing (for VSE) is far beyond the reach of a hobbyist. Engine based pricing for VM is even farther. The pricing model would need to be influenced, taking in to account no support expressed or implied, etc, etc. David Boyes wrote: >>Well, that'd kill it in terms of the making-it-licensable-for- >>Hercules angle, wouldn't it? With that restriction, it really makes >>the idea very little different than PID. > > > Not if you restricted it to IBM Intel hardware. Those boxes do have a > legitimate IBM serial number to put in the application. If you forbid > duplicate serial numbers per licensee, you're actually in pretty good > shape. > > Still sells IBM hardware, and you'd have a pretty good idea that at > least the hardware was done right. > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, > send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit > http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390 > -- Rich Smrcina VM Assist, Inc. Main: (262)392-2026 Cell: (414)491-6001 Ans Service: (360)715-2467 rich.smrcina at vmassist.com Catch the WAVV! http://www.wavv.org WAVV 2006 - Chattanooga, TN - April 7-11, 2006 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390 The information in this e-mail message, including any attachments, may contain confidential and privileged information that is protected by law. It is intended for the sole use of the recipient named above. If you are not the intended recipient or the agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized review, use, dissemination or copying is strictly prohibited. If you have received this electronic mail transmission in error please notify us immediately at [EMAIL PROTECTED] and delete any copies from your system. <<<<GWAVAsig>>>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390
