Ubuntu founder doesn't "get" enterprise Linux

[Les Mikesell]

Alan wrote:

>>> It's not possible to "redistribute" Red Hat Enterprise Linux in that
>>> sense, because it isn't about bits on disks its a service, support and
>>> the like deal. How are you going to "redistribute" the telephone support
>>> service ... ?
>> So what's the point of prohibiting the code and update redistribution?
> 
> All the SRPMS are on the web site for free download by anyone. The
> binaries contain things like the Red Hat trademarks and logos that are
> associated with the Red Hat Enterprise Linux and the whole service and
> support deal, so you'd have to rebuild them anyway. 
> 
> The update service is exactly that a *service*. 

That doesn't really answer the question of why redistribution of 
unmodified products and updates should be prohibited.  Or why calling 
such a restriction 'closed' is off the mark.

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   Les Mikesell
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