On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 10:56:45AM -0600, Alex Baker wrote:
>
> The reality seems to be that if we want world class systems that can stand
> on a footing equal with the competitors, it may be impossible to find enough
> people with enough time and talent to keep using only their spare time.
>
Just one minor example. I install a server. Linux can't work with the
FAKE RAID card. I want to use software RAID. My boss says, fine, but
what if a disk dies while you're on vacation. Can the Windows guys do
it without having to look up documentation?
Yes, you can hear all the arguments about it's FAKE RAID, md is better,
etc. However, time and effort are also major issues.
The amount of common HOST (AKA FAKE) RAID cards that aren't supported is
rather suprising, especially when one considers RH's foothold in the
server market.
For low end, non-mission critical servers, these cards are convenient
and cost effective. At any rate, it's just an example.
>
>(Google Pyrrhic Victory)
I remember that from 9th grade Latin!!! He won at a pier, right? (Just
kidding folks, if you don't know what it is, take Alan's advice and
google it. I really do remember it from 9th grade Latin class though.)
>
> Perhaps if we mended fences and put down our swords, hardware vendors might
> be a little more inclined to work on drivers. Who knew penguins could be so
> vicious? ;-)
>
I *think* (just my opinion, and possibly worthless), that it's sort of a
circular problem. Why don't the vendors give support? There aren't
enough users. Why aren't there enough users? Not enough works out of
the box. Why don't things work out of the box? Not enough vendor
support.
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