[Info-vax] Any stronger versions of the LMF planned ?, was: Re: LMF Licence Generator Code

[chris]

On 08/09/21 18:19, Arne Vajhøj wrote:
> On 8/9/2021 12:19 PM, chris wrote:
>> On 08/09/21 16:41, Arne Vajhøj wrote:
>>> On 8/9/2021 11:26 AM, chris wrote:
>>>> Even Oracle make their os's free to use none commercially
>>>> , with again, the money made via support contracts.
>>>
>>> Oracle Linux is a clone of Redhat Linux. Again if VSI got VMS
>>> maintained for free and they just need to wrap up a build with their
>>> logo, then it would work great for them as well.
>>
>> Even the latest Solaris 11 is free to download and use non commercially,
>> so if Oracle thinks that's a good business headed, they probably know
>> what they are doing. ultra hard headed as they are...
>
> True.
>
> But I don't think Solaris future looks particular great. Oracle is
> going Linux.
>
> Arne

Perhaps so, but desn't change the fact that Oracle have made a support
only business model a success, Linux or Solaris. A vast range of s/w
from that site, same business.

That would also solve the hobbyist question, as they generate no
revenue in any case. Why bother with hobby program at all, other
than for reasons of control...