Comments on: Where do I download Red Hat Enterprise Linux?

By: Amarjeet Singh

Amarjeet Singh — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:39:25 +0000

i’m looking a rhel 5.4 link but i could not found it, anyone can help me

By: grep65535

grep65535 — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:29:22 +0000

@jack: The CPU socket limitation is tied to the support. They won’t “support” an 8xCPU system w/ a 1-2 CPU subscription. I had to clarify this at work and so I had a few conversations w/ RH support staff about this. There’s no license involved.

By: jack

jack — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:04:22 +0000

Bage,

No, you can use linux (any distribution) all you want – it is free. But if you want RH updates than you have to pay them the money (that’s what you should pay for). RHN stands for Red Hat Network. I hate when RH limits number of cpu’s etc. to make more on licensing, but I have no problem with them charging for support (live updates make life easier in the Linux world). CentOs or Ubuntu (Debian in reality) are good but you need knowledgeable admin.

RH become too greedy (their licensing schema begins to resemble MicroSoft, with the difference that they DID NOT actually develop Linux)

By: Bage

Bage — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:08:42 +0000

Vivek,
What is RHN ??

Jack,
So we can download trial version and disable the trial period right ??? Can we make updates on software or on Linux Enterprise distribution ???

Thanks

By: jack

jack — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:13:11 +0000

faissal,

Linux IS FREE – it makes no difference if it is Red Hat, RH Enterprise or any other version. Regardless of what the f’ups at red hat want you to believe, you can get their “evaluation” software (which isn’t theirs – linux community makes new kernel releases and NOT red hat) and than say – f-off to their “support” option. You are not breaking any laws!!! You just can’t call them for support (The only thing they can charge for is a support – that is what they are charge for – if you can download debian but don’t let anyone tell you that linux is not free, regardless of distribution

By: Vivek Gite

Vivek Gite — Thu, 28 May 2009 13:48:46 +0000

It is / was always free but support and RHN updates are not. A better option is @ http://centos.org/ just grab centos 4.x

By: Gabrielle

Gabrielle — Thu, 28 May 2009 13:46:37 +0000

Is it true that the version RHEL4 is free now???

By: Arvind

Arvind — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:11:38 +0000

Read hat Enterprise is not free, you have to purchase… it

By: faissal

faissal — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:08:55 +0000

We need to buy the software or just the support? I means “Red Hat Enterprise Linux” is a free software or not?

By: Mr.Prajak

Mr.Prajak — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 02:43:28 +0000

i need download redhat enterprise very much

By: vivek

vivek — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 11:17:14 +0000

Thanks for the heads up! The faq has been updated

By: Normandi2

Normandi2 — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:01:23 +0000

where is the download link