Re: Fw: Red Hat Linux end-of-life update and transition planning

[Corey Hart <chart () acad stedwards edu>]

Got the same middle finger from RedHat today...conversion to BSD coming soon



Joshua Levitsky wrote:

> It's happened. Red Hat has officially said F@#$ YOU to us all.
>
> Hey Red Hat.. I've got a migration plan for you... it's called BSD / SuSE /
> Mandrake.
>
> -Josh
>
> --
> Joshua Levitsky, MCSE, CISSP
> System Engineer
> Time Inc. Information Technology
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>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Red Hat Network" <dev-null () rhn redhat com>
> Sent: Monday, November 03, 2003 12:50 PM
> Subject: Red Hat Linux end-of-life update and transition planning
>
> > Dear jlevitsk,
> >
> > Thank you for being a Red Hat Network customer.
> >
> > This e-mail provides you with important information about the upcoming
> > discontinuation of Red Hat Linux, and resources to assist you with your
> > migration to another Red Hat solution.
> >
> > As previously communicated, Red Hat will discontinue maintenance and
> > errata support for Red Hat Linux 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 and 8.0 as of December
> > 31, 2003. Red Hat will discontinue maintenance and errata support for
> > Red Hat Linux 9 as of April 30, 2004. Red Hat does not plan to release
> > another product in the Red Hat Linux line.
> >
> > With the recent announcement of Red Hat Enterprise Linux v.3, you'll
> > find migrating to Enterprise Linux appealing.  We understand
> > that transitioning to another Red Hat solution requires careful planning
> > and implementation.  We have created a migration plan for Red Hat Network
> > customers to help make the transition as simple and seamless as
> > possible. Details:
> >
> > ****************
> > If you purchase Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS or ES Basic before February
> > 28, 2004, you will receive 50% off the price for two years.[*] (That's two
> > years for the price of one.)
> >
> > ****************
> > In addition, we have created a Red Hat Linux Migration Resource Center
> > to address your migration planning and other questions, such as:
> >
> > * What are best practices for implementing the migration to Red Hat
> >   Enterprise Linux?
> >
> > * Are there other migration alternatives?
> >
> > * How do I purchase Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS or ES Basic at the price
> >   above?
> >
> > * What if my paid subscription to RHN extends past April 30, 2004?
> >
> > ****************
> >
> > Find out more about your migration options with product comparisons,
> > whitepapers and documentation at the Red Hat Linux Migration Resource
> > Center:
> >
> >   http://www.redhat.com/solutions/migration/rhl/rhn
> >
> >
> > Or read the FAQ written especially for Red Hat Network customers:
> >
> >   https://rhn.redhat.com/help/rhlmigrationfaq/
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Red Hat, Inc.
> >
> >
> > [*] Limit 10 units. Higher volume purchase inquiries should contact a
> >     regional Red Hat sales representative. Contact numbers available at
> >     http://www.redhat.com/solutions/migration/rhl/rhn
> >
> > --the Red Hat Network Team
>
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