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Caldera OpenLinux 3.1 Reviewed

Posted by timothy on from the swirling-maelstrom dept.

Patrick Mullen writes: "The Duke of URL has just posted its review of Caldera's OpenLinux Workstation 3.1. Caldera is probably best known for going against the grain in the Linux world and is the first Linux distribution to introduce per seat licensing. Version 3.1 has made a lot of advances such as full OEM testing, but is it worth the per-seat licensing?" Is this any different from other distributions' "power packs," which bundle Free software with proprietary? According to the Caldera site, you can download the ISOs as well as the source to the server and workstation varieties of Open Linux on a (eh?) "single, non-commercial license."

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  1. Did I make it by Sunken+Kursk · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I do believe I did. And don't nobody claim this, I'm logged in!

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    1. Re:Did I make it by Sunken+Kursk · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      Damn. Never mind!

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    2. Re:Did I make it by Sunken+Kursk · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      I noticed. I was most disappointed.

      Mad propz to you man, congrats!

      Mod me down bitches, I wanna troll!

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    3. Re:Did I make it by atrowe · · Score: 0, Offtopic

      Talking to yourself again, idiot?

      -The AC Avenger

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  2. Moderation system sucks! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I'm curious as to how I can drop from 50 to 44 after only being modded down three times! Fuckin mods have no sense of homour and the point system sucks too!

    1. Re:Moderation system sucks! by skotte · · Score: -1, Offtopic
      yes actually, i'll take em. i'm such a karma whore. a positive score, that's all i'm after. you believe this clown, complaining about going fFrom 50, plummeting all the way down to 44? i cant get above -3! fFucking stupid cow-licking maggoty breathed mods

    2. Re:Moderation system sucks! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      Create a new account or do like SpanishInquisition has been doing so far, for every 5 or so trolling posts write one fun post and get modded +5, you will recover your karma pretty soon.

      Sincerely, Mike Bouma (master of trolls)

  3. What I'm doing right now by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic
    Don't tread on me!

    I'm...
    ...drinkin' beer
    ...kickin' ass
    ...takin' names

    I'd also be bashin' in arab heads in the Delta Force right now if the military hadn't refused to enlist me. I guess I was just too patriotic.

  4. VA Linux is saved! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic
    In recent news:

    The Nasdaq stock market is considering changing its regulations so the large number of companies whose share price has fallen below $1 may not be delisted, sources close to the situation told Reuters Tuesday.

    Looks like VA Linux is not going get delisted afterall...

  5. Re:This one's for... by PowerTroll+5000 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    So am I. And it doesno't affect karma, either. They just pull the plug on your account.

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  6. History! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    The end times are near! Islam will perish! Jews are still God's chosen people!
    Christians follow Jesus the Son of God, the Sacrifical Lamb.
    While Moslems were born of Cain the first murder and deny Jesus is the Son of God.

  7. Re:a day late,a dollar short... by Raleel · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    ok, flame me for not previewing. I normally post plain text and don't need to

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  8. Re:dump linux, xp is the operating system by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    As one of the developers of XP I can tell you it kicks ass.

    Sincerely, Mike Bouma

  9. I was gonna say by wiredog · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    At least use

    tags between quotes and your response.

    Of course, I've never made that sort of mistake when posting comments to kuro5hin.

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  10. Why windows sucks by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Any operating system that can be crashed by a C one-liner, sucks.

    int main(){int*p=0x10000;for(;;)*p++=0;}

  11. everyone knows who you are... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Mr. Mike Bouma


    Reason: Ascii art. How creative. Not here though.

  12. Re:dump linux, xp is the operating system by Guns+n'+Roses+Troll · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Just who exactly is Mike Bouma? you ask? Well, Mike Bouma appears to be Jesus Christ!

  13. "eh" Violation! by Pyrosz · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    ...Open Linux on a (eh?)...

    This slash post is in violation of the proper use of "eh" and had not been approved by Canadians for use in this format. You will be forced to remove it or face our most potent weapon. Yes, that does mean that if you refuse to remove the offending "eh" we will send our PM to talk to you... and you know what thats like!

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