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Re: Latest UTB Newsletter



On Wed, 2003-03-12 at 18:42, Rick Emery wrote:
> Quoting Brent Fox <bfox@xxxxxxxxxx>:
> 
> > Think of it like this.  The consumer OS moves quickly (a release every
> > six months or so).  This is where we will try out new ideas and roll in
> > the latest stuff from the open source community.  Our focus for this
> > line is to drive things forward as fast as we can.  We shortened the
> > support time on this line so that we can focus on rapid improvement
> > rather than long-term support.
> > 
> > The Enterprise line moves more slowly (a release every 12-16 months).
> > Features that have proven themselves in the consumer line will be rolled
> > into the Enterprise line.  The focus for this line is stability,
> > security, and supportability. We expect customers to pay us for this
> > additional support.
> > 
> > The Enterprise line and the changes to the support level of the consumer
> > line will allow the consumer line to move faster than in the past.  This
> > will help us address one of the most common criticisms of Red Hat Linux
> > over the years, which is that we aren't as cutting edge as some of the
> > other distros.
> > 
> > As you can see, eliminating the consumer OS would deprive the Enterprise
> > line of the testing, debugging, and development benefits that the
> > consumer OS provides.  So we have no reason to discontinue it.
> > 
> > I hope the answers your questions.
> > 
> > Cheers,
> >    Brent
> 
> Brent,
> 
> Any objection to my posting this to my local LUG's mailing list?
> 
> This is good information that I would like to share with others. I realize that
> this is a "public" list, but still think that asking permission is the right
> thing to do.

I don't mind, but understand that this isn't the "official" Red Hat
explanation.  I'm a developer not a marketeer, so my statements are from
a developer's point of view.  This is my understanding of our
development strategy regarding the Enterprise and Consumer lines.  If my
explanation helps clarify things for those who have questions then pass
it along.

Cheers,
   Brent



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