Hello, I was having to deal with RHEL8 for a client this weekend, and in doing some research on something related to the client’s need, I stumbled across yet another post in Reddit on Rocky/Alma/etc vs RHEL’s free usage scenarios. What caught my attention in particular was one commenter pointed out this hidden “gem” of a clause in the Red Hat’s “Enterprise Agreement” (that you have to agree to in order to be able to legally use it for free):
11. Review. While this Agreement is in effect and for one year thereafter, Red Hat or its designee, acting in accordance with Section 9, may inspect your facilities and records to verify your compliance with this Agreement. You agree to (a) respond promptly to requests for information, documents and/or records, (b) grant appropriate access for on site visits in order to verify your compliance, and (c) reasonably cooperate in connection with any such verification. Red Hat will provide at least ten (10) days prior written notice for any on site visits, and will conduct on site visits during regular business hours in a manner that reasonably minimizes interference with your business. If Red Hat notifies you of any noncompliance or underpayment, then you will resolve the non compliance and/or underpayment within fifteen (15) days from the date of notice. If the underpayment exceeds five percent (5%), then you will also reimburse Red Hat for the cost of the inspection. I must admit, it was a bit of an eye opener. For my part, don’t think I’ve ever seen anything quite like this in the OSS “free” world. Anyways, it’s by and large a moot point of concern for most everyone present here, but still…. So, if the Red Hat Compliance Squad shows up at your home or work place, you’ll now know why! But your spouse or employer (or client even!) might be a little less understanding and sympathetic! 😊 Mark Sent from Mail for Windows -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NLUG" group. To post to this group, send email to nlug-talk@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nlug-talk+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nlug-talk?hl=en --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NLUG" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to nlug-talk+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/nlug-talk/2058392862.2544.1643619779626.JavaMail.zimbra%40mail.jobsoft.net.
