I apologize that you do not see the lack of a way forward to EL 8 or 
other options as a pressing problem in need of a technical solution. 
Typically, such issues are major engineering concerns when there is a 
forthcoming and clear problem with the "supply chain", as practical 
engineering deals with issues that border on logistics and "business", 
including substitute supply chains, components, and systems.

On 2/5/21 3:17 PM, Andrew Komornicki wrote:
> Could the two of you please take this discussion off line.
> This used to be a forum where people provided technical solutions to
> pressing problems.  You obviously do not have a day job that requires
> your attention and are filling up peoples in boxes with your personal
> banter.
> 
> regards,
> Andrew
> 
> 
> 
> On 2/5/2021 2:55 PM, Lamar Owen wrote:
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>> On Feb 5, 2021 5:48 PM, Yasha Karant <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>>      For the time being -- until IBM RH decides otherwise -- Princeton
>>      Springdale EL 8 appears to be what SL 8 would have been, and
>>      professionally is produced by Princeton staff.��
>>
>>
>> Much will ride on what Fermi and CERN decide; but this would be my first
>> choice for a CentOS alternative.
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