While $299 for a Linux workstation distro is shocking, Red Hat does provide something other than software for that $299. It does include a year worth of support which you may or may not need, but large companies love support contracts and that is basically what this is. I have been using the Enterprise Server line for a couple of years and have been quite happy with the quality of software as well as their support.
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While $299 for a Linux workstation distro is shocking, Red Hat does provide something other than software for that $299. It does include a year worth of support which you may or may not need, but large companies love support contracts and that is basically what this is. I have been using the Enterprise Server line for a couple of years and have been quite happy with the quality of software as well as their support.
It was posted on Slashdot before, with confirmation: http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=04/09/11/182725 7&tid=101&tid=214&tid=129&tid=1
Though the Kevin Smith rumor wasn't mentioned, and I see no way he would ever do it. That series will be the end of someone's career sadly.