Mailinglist Archive: opensuse (2114 mails)

[James Knott <james.knott@xxxxxxxxxx>]

primm wrote:
> On Sunday 02 September 2007 13:41, James Knott wrote:
>> primm wrote:
>>> Using the non enterprize version of SuSE to run a network I feel is very
>>> much in it's infancy. The only method of support is through this list.
>>> SuSE will not help you. It is a very dangerous game to play being a non
>>> supported sys admin. I think we all operate in isolation with none of us
>>> being able to communicate our real fears and ideas. I believe that it
>>> prevents open source software from progressing to a greater extent.
>>> Love from Lynn.
>> This is one of the models of open source, including Linux.  The software
>> is free for the taking, but if you want support, you have to pay for it.
> 
> I have to disagree. I have free support built in from here. I pay nothing for 
> it. Within minutes I get responses. Many alternative from which to try out. 
> some which work and some which don't. I took a job as an admin based solely 
> upon the support I could get from this list. it's a challenge but I know no 
> different. I know I was second best. They hired me because of my languages. 
> Not my Linux experience.
> 
> Love from Lynn x

I guess I should have said "official" support.  I agree, the support
here is good.  However, some companies want support from a supplier.  In
that case, they have to go with one of the enterprise packages or hire
someone.

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