Re: [cobalt-users] Sun Fire V100/V120

[Jeff Lasman <jblists@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thom LaCosta wrote:

> A replacement OS should have the convenience for both system owner and
> customer that is afforded by the Cobalt GUI.  As much as I rail against
> the dumb cluckisms in the Cobalt Way, there is no doust that the customers
> appreciate the GUI...and if we look at our competition, the real heavy
> hitters not only offer. but stress the customer GUI.
> 
> A replacement OS should not force a user familiar with linux to perform
> unnatural acts simply because it's on a Cobalt platform.

We're looking at three possible scenarios, and they need not be mutually
exclusive.

They are (in no particular order) an upgrade path for the RaQs, a full
working installation of Plesk, and a full working installation of Ensim.

> I could go on, but the cobaltfacts list may be a more appropriate venue,
> since as hard as I find it to believe, there may be many people on this
> list who are not concerned with EOL, Sun's lack of commitment to our class
> of customers, or who are ardent Sun Loyalists.

So much for my knowledge base; I didn't know there is a cobaltfacts
list.  I've just joined.

> Of course, and don't hold your breath, Sun could either release the source
> code or even offer a "you can buy this here" rewrite/enhancement of the
> operating system.

Don't look forward to it.  And even if they did, what would that do for
an upgrade path?  Or for possible replacement?

Jeff
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