Andrew ---
	You are correct, my dear sir. He could use the free option of NetBSD
also. That is a very tempting option...
	But, speaking from my personal experiences in commercial IT shops,
'TheBoss' is more likely to use a software product that has an actual
support structure (i.e. on-site developer visits, phone call assistance,
etc.), even if there is a small price for the support. They tend to need
that secure feeling of 'actual visible'  software support.
	Overall, I think Paul should at least _consider_ the $$$ option; as
far as legalities go, at least. He always has the free NetBSD option...

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> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Andrew Gillham [SMTP:gillham@vaultron.com]
> Sent:	Tuesday, September 12, 2000 5:00 PM
> To:	David Woyciesjes
> Cc:	'Paul Mather'; port-alpha@netbsd.org
> Subject:	Re: Kernel device driver
> 
> David Woyciesjes writes:
> > Paul ---
> > 	Sounds like you need the services of Wasabi Systems, Inc. 
> > >>> http://www.wasabisystems.com/ <<<
> > They're a new commercial-grade NetBSD service and support company... I
> just
> > found out about it myself today...
> > 
> > I just sounded like a commercial, didn't I? Eeek...
> 
> So:
> 	Linux: use free docs and help from local kernel hackers.
> 	NetBSD: pay $$$$ for commercial-grade support.
> 
> Now which one is likely to be selected?
> 
> -Andrew