* Thinker (thinker@thoughtprogress.com) [030821 19:09]:
I can see where buying SuSE 8.2 is beneficial in more software and less expense but does he have to buy a copy for each machine in order to be legal? Would there be a potential headache if he were to download and install RH 8.0 instead of purchasing it?
Just added the following to the FAQ Q16. Can I install SuSE Linux Professional/Personal on as many machines as I like? Can I make copies and give them friends or my LUG? A16. Yes. Be aware that some packages that we distribute in the Professional and Personal distributions may not be redistributed. If in doubt about a particular package check to see if it's available on ftp.suse.com or ask on the list. Contrary to what you may have read about YaST elsewhere, its sources are available and you are free to modify them for personal use. The business products such as SLES, SLD, and the OpenExchange Server fall under a different license. See the following for more information: http://www.suse.de/us/business/products/sld/license.html Further questions about licensing and maintenance should be addressed to customer service. -- -ckm