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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?
VA va voom...
at least from NASDAQ.
HeheHe, You seem to have misunderstood something.
It is a move away from linux and a move away from open source.
Open source as a businessmodel is failing.
Or you could hire Joe. Yes, you might have to pay him more than you would like if he doesn't jump at the chance to maintain his code for money. But guess what? People are under no obligation to give you free services.
"Mission critical." Haha. I've stopped listening to such garbage. NASA? Sure. Military, paramedics, police? Yeah. But "accounting file server"? Please. I really couldn't care less about how well the wheels of business keep turning at this point.
You go right ahead, and then you watch that suit get thrown out of court because the disclaimers stated that it was not to be used in "mission critical" situations, and the license agreement said that you would not hold them liable.
Cool. You might get a coupon for some discounts on IBM floppy disks or something.
Am I supposed to think this is a problem? There are lots of things in life for which there is no recourse. People make mistakes. Get over it. Tell your manager, "I chose this technology because based upon my judgement and professional experience, which was why you hired me, it did and still does appear to be the best solution.".
Mainly, grow a spine and accept some responsibility for your own choices in life for once.
TO BUY A NEW CAR WOULD MAKE YOU SEXUALLY ATTRACTIVE.
Yeah but ask yourself how they got that monopoly?
It wasn't granted by God or the government.
For most of this year, the slowing world economy has caused companies to cut back on investments in technology. After the terrorist attacks on September 11th, much of our business for the quarter, which typically closes in the final weeks, simply did not materialize.
/., for example, will know sell user information. Some organizations will function differently than in the past. Senior managers will take sizeable cuts in pay under VA Linux/Software's performance-based compensation model. Still, we can't just cut our way to profitability. We have to grow our way to profitability.
As a result, VA Linux/Software will post a very disappointing loss for the quarter. Cuts in expenses, many of which were suggested by you, saved VA Linux/Software $29 and a couple of used condoms last quarter, but that was not enough to offset the shortfall in revenue. In order to establish profitable growth, VA Linux/Software will have to make even deeper thrusts into Hemos' and CmdrTaco's anuses.
We examined every scenario that would let us avoid having to lose good people who are not only communists but also smell funny. Unfortunately, VA Linux/Software is in the process of cutting xxx positions, a larger number than we anticipated in our memo to you earlier this year, but an unavoidable number, due to the outlook for open source going down the toilet. VA Linux/Software is granting severance packages that will reduce personal hardships in this economic climate, and we will make extra efforts to assist people with job placement assistance- we're planning on shipping our former employees to communist China, where their ideology will be appreciated. This cut is the most difficult and painful one this company has ever had to make, except for that time when we circumcised Timothy with a rusty hatchet. Owch!
VA Linux/Software has been a highly rated e-communism company for about 7 years. Economic cycles come and go. This downturn will pass in time. And when it does, VA Linux/Software will emerge from it much stronger than competitors who lack our differentiated software technology, base of customers, and our ability to invest heavily in goatse. VA Linux/Software will regain momentum, but only if we tighten our sphincters and sharpen our penises.
The immediate challenge for all of us is to restore growth, leading to profitable growth. Every organization within VA Linux/Software is being asked to do more with less.
I have been in involved in the fields of business and finance for many years. I have seen the fortunes of countless companies rise and fall. I believe I can lead our company out of tough times and into better days. I have never seen a company with as much potential for sustained, long-term industry leadership as VA Linux/Software has today. VA Linux/Software has a terrific team of employees known for their stamina, adaptability, and willingness to do ANYTHING for $5. We have developed unsurpassed software technology, market leadership in the retail e-commerce business, and superlative customer service. In the weeks ahead, we will release news of much anticipated new alliances (e.g., an alliance with North Korea) and software that reinvents the concept of e-communism and enables customers to do more than ever before, at lower costs. Our long-term mission is to extend VA Linux/Software's leadership of the industry. And with your help we will.
Thank you.
What is VA other than Sourceforge and Slashdot?
SFRG?
SDOT?
SLSH?