IBM Promotes Linux Partners to Highest Tier

Anonymous Anonmenon writes "Big Blue was at it again today after it promoted the two leading commercial Linux distributions to the highest level tier of its Strategic Alliance Program. From the article: '[The Strategic Alliance Program] is designed to allow independent software vendors (ISV) work through one point of contact within IBM as opposed to navigating through several relationships with representatives from different divisions. The move was billed by executives from all companies as a means to make it simpler for clients to acquire open standards-based Linux hardware, software, and services through integrated sales, distribution and services channels.' The announcement was also heavy on the Java side, with both Red Hat and Novell pledging a 'reinforced commitment' to the Java developer community and J2EE."

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Re:IBM only likes the "L" in LAMP

[Tim C]

Really? You mean they're not doing this out of the goodness of their hearts? They're actually trying to make some money? Whod'a thought...

Seriously, I've been saying this since day one - IBM is looking out for IBM. Right now, it sees a way to make money with Linux. If that ever changes, IBM's Linux support will take a back seat to whatever replaces it, or even (eventually) be dropped entire;y.

It's like all things in life - enjoy it while it lasts, hope it lasts forever, but don't get so dependent on it that it's removal would cause serious hardship.