Distribution (Score 1)

My initial reaction to this 'news' is curiosity as to what effect this may have on existing distributions (such as RedHat). As some posters have already noted, there are various interested parties trying to capture early market share in the asian sector. Whichever provides the best targeted language support will likely hold the lead. However, since the revenue model is not only based upon consulting/troubleshooting and training but also on distribution, success is dependent on fast and secure local access (i.e. a local mirror). Will that mirror house a RedHat "China" version and the US sites an English variant? Will content fork (not the kernel of course, but the packages) as well in response to local demands? Finally, can a "priority" ftp service charge model exist there... what if the govt. establishes its own mirrors on largeish pipes? Anyone? Tranq