It appears as though UnitedLinux has already placed itself on the Linux community's bad side with issues such as the per-seat licensing and the availability of source/binaries. Has any thought or consideration been given on pursuing non-Redmond-like methods of making money with UnitedLinux (e.g. support, RHN, etc.) in an effort to regain community acceptance?
I think everyone's making this just a tad more complicated than it really needs to be. This is all just one of those things that you either use if you support, or shun if you don't. Myself personally? I don't like Microsoft, so I don't buy their shit (and thus will not be subscribing to the.NET services). Yep, it really IS that simple! Let the people throw more money at Bill if they want. I'll stick with the software that doesn't cost me anything.
I won't even comment on the rest of your post (because I'd be here all day), but I do have to say something regarding: Raising Taxes would allow the government to fund some of these tech companies.
Are you shitting me? Everyone's using this damn Osama excuse with their hands held out looking for the government to bail them out.
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It appears as though UnitedLinux has already placed itself on the Linux community's bad side with issues such as the per-seat licensing and the availability of source/binaries. Has any thought or consideration been given on pursuing non-Redmond-like methods of making money with UnitedLinux (e.g. support, RHN, etc.) in an effort to regain community acceptance?
I think everyone's making this just a tad more complicated than it really needs to be. This is all just one of those things that you either use if you support, or shun if you don't. Myself personally? I don't like Microsoft, so I don't buy their shit (and thus will not be subscribing to the .NET services). Yep, it really IS that simple! Let the people throw more money at Bill if they want. I'll stick with the software that doesn't cost me anything.
I won't even comment on the rest of your post (because I'd be here all day), but I do have to say something regarding:
Raising Taxes would allow the government to fund some of these tech companies.
Are you shitting me? Everyone's using this damn Osama excuse with their hands held out looking for the government to bail them out.