Linux, UNIX, and Windows: TCO Revisited

base_chakra writes "In response to Steve Ballmer's recent, vague criticisms of Linux and UNIX vendors' product support structures and pricing schemes, I've compiled a reference chart which might help others to compare licensing and support options available from several big-name vendors. Kudos to Red Hat for having the simplest, most accessible licensing and service plan of the pack--as well as one of the most affordable!"

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The Great Myth of the GPL

[passthecrackpipe]

They are obliged to provide SRPM's and do so - it's all on the CD's/DVD you get when you buy SLES. Also, when you access the secure, password protected site to get your patches, you can also find the patch SRPM's there.

Oh, you mean provide *free of charge*? No, I don't recall reading anywhere that you have to provide source to all and sundry for no cost. Only to your users.....