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VA Linux Dropping "Linux" From Name

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the well-isn't-that-special dept.

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?

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  1. Re:Not Linux anymore? by J'raxis · · Score: 5, Funny

    VA.NET, of course.

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  2. What's next? by hartsock · · Score: 5, Funny

    Source Developer's Network?

    Dot instead of SlashDot?

    Meat instead of Freshmeat?

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  3. Dot instead of SlashDot? no... by abe+ferlman · · Score: 5, Funny

    Dot instead of SlashDot?

    no, it will be backslashDot (c)

    The bill gates borg icon will get a stylish makeover and a heroic background to boot.

    free passport account with your backslashdot registration!

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  4. Yup by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Saw this one coming.

  5. In related news... by edashofy · · Score: 5, Funny

    Microsoft is dropping 'Micro' from their name...