Maybe, instead of having a personal version and professional version, just have a standard version (profession version) with all the manuals and discs and a guru version which only have discs without manuals?
Sounds GREAT! As several people agreed when SuSE first announced the package split (I loved the way they were one of the few that just had one package), the NEW users need the 90 days support, 4 manuals, etc. Really, the Personal is better for Pro users (save the fact that it doesn't have all the software) than the Pro edition. It just doesn't make sense, I'm glad you agree! ;-) SUGGESTION to SuSE: Why not poll your loyal users about things like what the Pro and Personal editions should have, and if a "Guru" edition is viable? Remember, community is what makes Linux, and I can't think of anything more in the spirit of open source than keeping up with what your users want in their Linux distro... Pricing suggestion: PowerPack (a.k.a. Guru edition, 6-CD's and DVD, in-Jewel case 5 or 6 page startup guide and PDF's of manual): $29 -Basically the same as downloading it off the 'net, but added convience of DVD, and pre-burnt CD's. PowerPack also replaces Professional Upgrade Edition. Personal (re-designed with 90-days support, and pro-edition manuals - but same 3-CD's): $39 MSRP Professional (Now with personal edition manuals, 60-days support - but same 6-CD's and DVD): $59 MSRP Professional Library (All the books that use to go in the Pro edition, plus maybe a few other good Linux books, plus 90-days support, plus Pro-Edition CD's) $89 To keeps things simple, IMO, I'd offer the PowerPack, Personal, and Professional at stores (stores probably wouldn't mind yet another edition, since the PowerPack would be small). Since I doubt there would be much demand for Pro-Library, offer it on the 'net. This layout would keep everyone happy it seems to me. Any comments? -Tim ----------------------------------------------------------------- Timothy R. Butler Universal Networks Information Tech. Consultant Christian Web Services Since 1996 ICQ #12495932 AIM: Uninettm An Authorized IPSwitch Reseller tbutler@uninetsolutions.com http://www.uninetsolutions.com ===================== "Solutions that Work" ===================== -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe@suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/support/faq