Date: Fri, 22 May 1998 00:36:17 -0600 From: Wes Peters <wes@softweyr.com> To: Frank Pawlak <fpawlak@execpc.com>, freebsd-advocacy@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: FreeBSD A Solution For Business Message-ID: <35651CE1.9F45FA3E@softweyr.com> References: <980522043451.ZM3627@darkstar.connect.com>
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Frank Pawlak wrote:
>
> FreeBSD
>
> A Solution For Business
>
> Executive Summary
>
> a) Why develop or port to an open source operating system
>
> b) Advantages of using an open source OS from a competitive perspective
>
> c) What makes FreeBSD the open source operating system of choice
>
> i) The FreeBSD pedigree
>
> ii) The importance of the FreeBSD development and release model
>
> iii) Technical qualities of FreeBSD (over all product quality issues)
>
> Stability
>
> Speed
>
> Scalability - solid, steady performance under heavy loads
>
> iv) Why FreeBSD is am excellent development platform
>
> d) The impact of open sources licensing on commercial development
>
> i) Advantages of the Berkeley License
>
> e) Future direction of the FreeBSD project
>
> f) Where is FreeBSD being used
>
> Where do I stand on all of this? No question I very much need help on the
> technical side of the issues, my UNIX experience is short and technical skills
> weak. I can do word smithing and contribute ideas, and am willing to commit
> the time and effort to coordinate the project. I am sure there will be other
> areas where I can contribute as this get further defined and work progresses.
An excellent idea. What you are proposing is essentially a "White
Paper" on commercial uses for FreeBSD, and should be a standard
part of the "Press Kit."
I can contribute some information on the Software Configuration
Management servers I've setup using FreeBSD, at Philips Digital Video
Systems and Intel. Both systems are running fine; the Philips DVS has
been in use for over 2 years now. I can make contributions to items b,
c, d, and f in your outline above.
If you want me to just start pounding out some text, let me know and
I'll go to it. I hope your editing skills are up to par, though.
--
"Where am I, and what am I doing in this handbasket?"
Wes Peters Softweyr LLC
http://www.softweyr.com/~softweyr wes@softweyr.com
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