Buying Redhat

[John Lindinger]

--- David Holland <david at gotoacs.com> wrote:
> I was checking on prices for Redhat at the local stores and Personal Ed.
> sells for $59.95.  I went to redhat.com and the price is the same.  Now
> I understand that the retail stores have to make some money on it so my
> question is.  If you buy Redhat from Redhat does all the money go to
> them?   
>  
> DH
> 

Of course ALL the money goes to RedHat.  But I doubt greed is their primary motive for
RedHat's webstore pricing. OEMs often maintain the MFR's suggested retail price, because
discounting it at the manufacturer's outlet will alienate retailers.

If RedHast wants BestBuy to stock it and sell it, then RedHat better not undercut BestBuy
on price. If you really need the box & manuals & tech support, and you also have a
philanthropic bent, just buy direct and cut out the middleman.

Its too bad software isn't sold at a "scratch & dent" factory outlet. I'd accept a
crinkled box for 25% off. (lol)

John Lindinger

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