[H-GEN] Re: [SLUG] Re: APC Mag November Issue

[Anthony Rumble]

> > > As for Netscape and Star Office, APC cannot distribute those without
> > > permission from Netscape and Caldera respectively, so it's easier said
> > > than done.  Maybe in the future...
> > 
> > but they include the micro$loth (and mac sometimes?) versions of
> > netscape at least, why is the linux version any different?
> 
> The linux version is "unsupported" software.
> You can't buy it from Netscape for any price.
> It's a gratis product that can be vanished at any time.
> You cannot even donate money to Netscape for the product.
> 
> Windoze and Mac versions Netscape anticipates drawing revenue from, 
> so that if the software is provided on CD, it is seen in a similar 
> light to shareware where the end user is supposed to pay for the 
> product after continued use.  There is a small amount of support available
> for end users.  Distributing this software on CD increases the market coverage
> of the product, and increases the chances someone might pay the price 
> for their copy.
> 
> Shipping the Linux version on the CD means it does not pay it's way, because 
> it technically does not exist as far as Netscape is concerned....
> 
> It does not explain why Solaris or DU versions are not shipped, 
> except I doubt most Solaris users are particularly interested in 
> PC/X86 magazines/products/CDs.
> 
> However, if it is any consolation, the Solaris X86 port of Netscape is 
> in the same category as Linux - ie unsupported!
> 
> Once again, it all comes down to marketing.... :/

WHat about the Netscape thats shipped with Caldera OpenLinux?
It's listed along with the Netgscacpe server..
Surly that must be supported? Perhaps by Caldera?

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