VNUnet: Bruce Perens: The Linux Colonel Talks

"Many users prefer to pay for a Linux CD if it comes with a phone number they can call for support. Why should they switch to UserLinux?

"A lot of enterprises are not happy [with Red Hat or SuSE]. I've been solicited by a number of companies which feel that, although they are significant markets, they are not important markets for Red Hat or SuSE.

"As soon as your requirements get specialised, the degree of satisfaction goes down. Early adopters tend not to want much handholding..."

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