Re: early review of RH 9 (Shrike)
Audioslave - 7M3 - Live <[email protected]>
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Graydon wrote: > On Wed, Mar 26, 2003 at 09:18:49PM -0500, Audioslave - 7M3 - Live > scripsit: > >>I am repelled for several reasons. It sounds like I'm losing things >>(mp3 and other favorite programs). I am made aware (or getting the >>impression) that I have to have a completely Genuine Red Hat system or >>the support is absolutely zero. Even though it is being paid for >>support. > > > Of course; it isn't *possible* to support anything someone comes up > with. 'we've installed a hacked redhat on a breadboard embedded device, > can you fix this device controller issue for us?' isn't something they > can do, and trying is silly. > > MP3s are, for whatever reason, legal land mines; RedHat is doing the > sensible thing in avoiding them. > > And, really, they're not going after the desktop; now is not the time. > If they don't plan on attracting the desktop user. This deletion might be viewed as a positive move. I'm sure mp3 inclusion would hinder productivity. The gnomeMeeting program sounds like it would attract more businesses. Your breadboarded embedded device sounds interesting. I wouldn't expect them to support such a unique application. It is great that it could be hacked into usability. Jim -- strategy, n.: A comprehensive plan of inaction. -- Phoebe-list mailing list [email protected] https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/phoebe-list