RedHat has done more good than bad. They have
provided the credibility that is needed to get
linux into mainstream IT. hey have also done a lot
by supporting projects like GNOME. We shoudn't
worry about RedHat becoming a monolith and here is
why...

Read back a few stories today about EGCS. This is
proof that the open source community will put the
support behind products that meet our needs. GCC
has been great for a long time but it was time to
move to a new compiler design. The community moved
and without bloodshed the new gcc took over the
controls. If redhat ever stops meeting our needs
someone else will take over.

More importantly is that RedHat knows this, they
have no intention of providing anything but what
we need. If you think there are design issues with
RedHat then let them know. Write a HELPFUL message
and have your friends write letters too. We can
drive RedHat as much as any outside company.

-SOTTEK