RHEL 2.1 compatability question.

[Shaun T. Erickson]

Clark, Patricia wrote:

>First, I have a new Dell 2650 that came with the same RHEL 2.1
>installed...in spite of the order indicating RHEL 3.0.  Fortunately, I had a
>set of 3.0 disks in hand and reloaded the OS from scratch.  I could have
>downloaded and created the ISO CDs from RHN.  Once you register your system
>with RHN, you have access and can upgrade to the current version of the OS,
>by default.  I have had no errors since doing this and have been able to
>update and maintain my system without concern.  Also...in case you were
>wondering, it does reboot and operate without a head/keyboard/mouse with
>only a small wimper of complaint.  The Dell site doesn't really say or
>support such a config for their systems, but it works.  You can
>update/download any 3rd party software that you want, but RH only supports
>that which they provide.  You will need to use the "other" sources for
>questions and problems.
>
>Second, there is NO invalidation of the service agreement with Dell.  Not
>that you'd get much OS help from them anyway.  Best to order without
>software and buy direct from RH.  Gets rid of the middleman.  Besides, how
>does loading RH9 not invalidate your service agreement and RHEL3.0 does?
>
>Third, Oracle sales reps demonstrate their latest toys on RHEL 3.0.  I just
>sat through a major dog & pony show where RH was everywhere.
>
>Finally, if you go with older versions of software, they become inherently
>unstable because of the lack of support.  Unless there is a good business
>case to stick with 2.1 or even older 9, then RHEL 3.0 which has been out for
>better than a year, going on 2, is both stable and supported.
>  
>
This is all very good to know. Thanks. I'm now downloading the RHEL 
3.0u3 ISOs ...

    -ste