Linux File Server in an Microsoft Domain

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Bryan.ONeal at asu.edu wrote:
> Thank you, it is that kind of testimonial that is making me lean towards Red
> Hat.  And since I am making them purchase a support package, it should be even
> easier.  And before people push Cent OS (which I have used and enjoyed) let me say, 
> 1) I am the only Linux knowledgeable person in the company, 
> 2) I am currently their only IT staff, 
> 3) I have my degree in, and was hired for, Accounting…  not IT/IS. 

If you are looking at RedHat Enterprise, I would encourage you to look 
at using Lineox or CentOS for automating security patches.  The RedHat 
Network and Up2date programs have given me nothing but grief for 
$700/year.  After purchasing RedHat Enterprise for a server, to support 
continuing development, I use rpm-get/yum against a local mirror of 
Lineox.  This has given me the best of both worlds, a true enterprise 
operating system and complete control over the patch management system.

BTW - RedHat has fully supported me with knowledgeable staff, even 
though I am using recompiled security SRPMs from Lineox.  Really a class 
act if you go with their enterprise products.


-- 
Chris Lewis
shadow at digitalnirvana.com

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