In a previous message, "Örn E. Hansen"
Most individuals that run Linux, are enthusiasts and developers who are for the most part running bleading edge software. This is where SuSE and Redhat are suffering, because their stable releases is not enough bleeding edge to attract this audience.
But the market that *needs* to be attracted is users like me - although I'm enthusiastic about linux, I moved to it deliberately to get away from Windows, but as a production system, not an experimental box. I work on linux all day using email, web and MSWord (via crossover office). This is where SuSE (and the other distros) score about the DIY, enthusiast approach - they make it easy to install and configure a linux distro to start working quickly. The stable release is essential for people like me - I can't afford to lose the system to buggy software. So, it's a shame that RH have moved out of the consumer market. I can understand it commercially, though. As you say, most money is with the corporate market - just like it is in the Windows world! John -- John Pettigrew Headstrong Games john@headstrong-games.co.uk Fun : Strategy : Price http://www.headstrong-games.co.uk/ Board games that won't break the bank Valley of the Kings: ransack an ancient Egyptian tomb but beware of mummies!