Upgrade Policy?

[B McKee]

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On February 21, 2005 08:51 pm, J. De Salvo wrote:
> Fellow Yellow-Dog Enthusiasts:
>
> As I long time lurker to this list and as a Linux user (x86 and PPC), I'm
> struggling to come to terms with the YellowDog Linux policy of upgrades,
> and would like to hear your opinions.
> {snippage}, I am growing weary of YDL's policy of releasing upgrades first 
to
> those who have enhanced YDL accounts.

You aren't alone.  I can't see how they justify it either.
Personally I think bug fixes (like this 4.01 release)
should be free to all.

Note that I think their model of making new releases available only to
subscribers makes perfect sense, and I hope it's making them money,
but a bug is a bug is a bug.

Furthermore I've heard comments concerning things like Firefox
are headed that way too.  Can you imagine a linux distro that 
charges for Firefox?

Now - please note - I am not currently supporting YDL monetarily,
and I'm still using 3.01.  That's why I've said nothing previously.
On the other hand, I will most likely decide to change distros when 
I decide to upgrade, mainly based on YDL's current policies.

Maybe it's time everybody who does hold this opinion speaks up.
Perhaps Terrasoft just isn't aware how some of us feel.

Brian

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