> The binaries can't be redistributed, the source must be modified before > redistribution. Mark is perfectly correct and does not attach any such > restrictions to Ubuntu. Actually if you take their code, totally mash it up and it says its "Ubuntu" you will get into trouble, just as if you do the same with Red Hat. In addition if you modify some packages (eg firefox) you are required to rename them usually again for trademark reasons. > > Once again: If RHEL was CLOSED, CentOS CAN'T exist! > > Saying it twice doesn't make it any more true. CentOS does what they do > only because RHEL can't be freely redistributed as is. It's not possible to "redistribute" Red Hat Enterprise Linux in that sense, because it isn't about bits on disks its a service, support and the like deal. How are you going to "redistribute" the telephone support service ... ? Alan
