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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?
Linux droppings? What kind of shit is that?
Heh heh heh.
You said "drop."
Even VA has seen that Linux is nothing but a burden. A useless OS designed for a 20 year old architecture based on a 30 year old operating system. What innovation.
VA XP?
Who fucking cares, VA LNUX scammed hundreds of millions of dollars from hardworking people.
Good riddance.
welcome to vapressreleases.com!
like we give a shit what va does?
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/. guys: you better start sending out job applications pretty soon. Helpful hint: getting an MCSE is a good way to raise your marketability!
/. are OSDN sites? No wonder they are in the can! All of their revenue is inter-departmental. I guarantee when /. gets those new half-page popups everyone is talking about, they'll be ThinkGeek ads.
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OUCH, down from more than $200! way to burn money, guys. next time, try selling something people can't get for free.
VA Linux (oops, VA Software) is going down NeXT style. First, cut the hardware (VA Linux servers). Secondly, sell some kind of sloppy software solution (SourceForge). Here's the NeXTSTEP: (hehe) try and come across as some sort of consulting company, which I see VA slowly drifting towards. Sadly, even the genius of Steve Jobs could not save a flailing company, and I don't think whoever is driving down at VA Whatever can either.
As a quick aside, notice how all the ads we see on
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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.
Yes, too many bad things happened lately in this world. In order to survive, VA BSD is a good name.
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.
Linux does not equal good business. Revenue from support? Please. Who on earth would possibly pay for the same support than can be had via literally countless newsgroups, mailing lists and FAQs? What is there to even really stand behind? Linux, by it's own doing, can't be a commercial product and thus is simply not appropriate for any business model that attempts to stay afloat by slinging OSS.
While I have no doubt that the real hard-cores around here will deny these harsh truths until the sun goes down, Linux's nonviability as the staple of any business has long been a no-brainer for those of us who can see past our ideals.
--- Linux R00lz!
Probably to FAGS or HOMO or maybe SHIT.
Son,
I know it's hard to understand the humor of the 'net sometimes [especially since you've apparently been online for about 3 weeks now]. However, it is no excuse for being trolled so badly and looking so fucking stupid for responding. I sincerely hope that you understand the subject line of this message - again, since you're apparently new to the 'net, you may not. I will leave its meaning for you to figure out [hint: you could start reading usenet or just stop being a tard.] Anyway, son, I'm done talking to you. I don't ever want to see you get trolled that badly again, do you understand? Good! Now go to your room an shut the fuck up!
wow, spork_karma_whore. you're a piece of shit, sp0rk cunt.
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