Options for Enterprise RH (Was: Have Enterprise via SRPM for free?)

[Eric Sisler <esisler westminster lib co us>]

On Wed, 2003-04-30 at 14:26, scott.list wrote:

> What would be the difference except support from having a "real"
> enterprise version?  That is, wouldn't this "quasi" enterprise version
> be just like the real thing except for having to make the SRPMS? and
> this "quasi enterprise" version be as current/secure as the "real"
> version?

While we're on this topic, what are others on this list
doing/considering?

I understand why RH is heading this direction with their products and I
think in the long run it will attract business from ISV's & corporate
customers, but I need something a little less costly.  (Granted the cost
structure is still cheap compared to other options, but many of us are
running Linux *because* we don't have much of a software budget to begin
with...)

I'm interested in the longer release time/RPM updates available with the
Enterprise line, but probably can't justify the cost.  Obviously moving
to another distro is always an option, but I'm trying to avoid that.

I'm wondering if I could do something like purchase one copy of RH
Enterprise & install it on multiple servers.  Naturally I wouldn't
expect to receive support on more than just one server, but other than
updated RPM's I really don't need "official" support anyway.  I'd even
be willing to consider purchasing subscriptions to RHN for the extra
servers if necessary.

Has anyone tried this tack with RH?  Different/better solutions are also
welcome - I'm not particularly looking forward to the prospect of
upgrading my servers once a year.

-Eric


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