Simon Dales schrieb:
On Thursday 06 October 2005 2:38 pm, Bruce Smith wrote:
* 10.0-OSS - the Open Source (OSS) version (available from
ftp.opensuse.org http://ftp.opensuse.org and its mirrors):
* 10.0 - the retail and Eval versions including some non-OSS software
(available from ftp.suse.com http://ftp.suse.com and its mirrors):
Can you explain the differences between the two, and how they differ from the boxed-set/purchased version, while you're at it?
Also, how does the "EVAL" version fit?
If Novell/Suse actually belive in open source, then there should be just two versions: one with some closed source added (acroread etc) and one completely open source. Otherwise the method of delivery and support levels should make no difference to the version.
Did I understand you correctly: "If Novell/SUSE believe in open source, they will limit our choice"?
So whether we buy a boxed Suse 10.0 with support or download the CDs/DVDs the bytes (MD5) should be identical. Clearly the actual difference would be whether we got the added value services such as dead trees or phone support.
The RPMs are binary identical. So what exactly is your problem? Regards, Carl-Daniel