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VA Linux Dropping "Linux" From Name
Several folks noted that VA is changing its name to "VA Software" to reflect the fact that they aren't a Linux company anymore. VA of course owns OSDN which runs various Linux and Open Source web sites including amusingly enough Linux.com. Can't say it matters much to me what they call the thing as long as they let us keep running Slashdot, but it really is sad knowing that most of the cool open source hackers no longer work there. My bad. Anyone have a link to the press release that doesn't require a login?
You either need a hug or a kick in the ass... Because, you're in a camp that considers their technology something akin to a cult/religion... I usually rip on Mac folks for this, but there's one in every family... The reason I'm a Linux fan is that I have TOTAL control over how my system performs if I so choose... That's why Linux and other open alternatives will always be around. I don't want a GUI on my webserver or a database server... I'm a big fan of using the right tool for the right job. Linux just happens to be a better tool for a server OS and so when a company that offered services for it stops... I wonder how they think they're going to make money off of a jackass like you.
My Karma is worth more than VA Linux err VA Software errr VA DOA.
Brush up your resumes guys. They have no money, and they dont have a clue.
It must really suck just waiting for them to pull the trigger.
Funny...Microsoft is making money hand over fist. Do you think its because they have a business model? A clue?
I'm still working on a clever footer.
Is it a little ironic to anyone else that OSDN.com is running ASP?
Any spoon would be too big.
VA Whatever won't be around much longer regardless of name changes. The sad thing is, at this time, /. persists when a much higher quality site gets the shaft. Typical of the poor decisions and lack of vision that have made VA what it is.
AC's cheerfully ignored