Re: early review of RH 9 (Shrike)

Audioslave - 7M3 - Live <creed7m3live@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> · Thu, 27 Mar 2003 21:07:40 -0500

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.

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