[alsobrsp]

> First because enterprises need a company behind offering support contract.

I used to think this too, but it is not as big a deal as you may think. I have supported linux in the enterprise since the late 90's. The only place that ever bought support was an Oracle shop and we had 5 support licenses for our production OEL severs.

My current company is 100% CentOS and has never had support. I was not there when the choice was made or I would have pushed Debian. Some of my colleagues came from an all Debian shop.

[bravetraveler]

Having a company there can make audits an easier situation - not so much paying for the actual technical assistance, but culpability