[KLUG Members] Redhat Advanced Server

[Todd Pillars]

>> > > I realized that RH needs to make a profit.  The business users
>> should pay.  But, as a simple home user, I want free updates/bug
>> fixes.
I just received an email about RHN and up2date from Redhat. They will be
keeping the Demo accounts for existing and new users, however you must
complete a survey every 60 days, and keep confirming your email address.

Here is a comparison on the up2date service
https://rhn.redhat.com/preview/index.pxt

> When you buy Redhat Advanced Server, you are also paying extra
> money for a service.  You get support from Redhat.
>
> The problem is I don't want or need support from Redhat.
> I don't mind paying big bucks for one copy of RH Advanced Server, but
> I want to be able to install it multiple times, and provide
> my own service, and manually do my own updating.  Is that legal?
>
> THAT is the question I'm most interested in having answered.
An excerpt from the page at
http://www.redhat.com/software/whichlinux.html

... Advanced Server is sold through a one-year subscription and it does
have a licensing agreement. But before you mention the "p"-word
("proprietary"), understand that the code is open and protected by the GPL
license. It's not proprietary. We're licensing the services, not the
software. The source code files can be downloaded by anyone, and you still
have the right to use the software after the license and services expire.

You're simply paying for the value Red Hat adds: The enterprise
enhancements, the ISV and IHV certification, the support services included
with the product, and the security and software updates through Red Hat
Network...

I don't see anywhere on the site (or a Google) that specifically addresses
the number (or limit) of machines you can install on.

Hope this helps
Todd