Slashdot Mirror
Novell Returns to the SUSE Name
soren42 writes "It appears that Novell has decided to rename their enterprise desktop line SUSE, once again. According to an announcement at CeBIT, Novell will be releasing the next version of their desktop product under the name SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop - ditching the moniker Novell Linux Desktop. Naming aside, it looks like the features will be there to make it a strong desktop competitor."
SUSE is a better choice than Novell.
When you hear the word Novell, the image that pops up in your mind is "Old and Busted"
SUSE on the other hand, sounds vaguely of "New Sweetness"
I have a stuffed penguin with the name 'Novell' written on it's belly which I purchased from your staff at an IT conference. Now, due to the name change, my dear Novell Tux is considered worthless and damaged goods. As the damage is caused by your part, I expect to receive full compensation in form of one (1) stuffed penguin sized 100" by 40" which is 10 times the size of my Novell Tex(tm). The increase in size is requested to remind you that what seems like a simple change of name is in fact psychologically damaging to a nerd. Upon receiving the new Suse Tux, I will destroy my Novell Tux to eliminate the chance of any other geek suffering from the same trauma I have. I expect you to comply with my wishes within 30 days from today. Failing which you will hear from my whose amazing achievements can be seen here.
Sincerely,
Me
I love humanity, it is people I hate
I still won't use it!
What if they rename it to iWindows BSD Professional?
1f u c4n r34d th1s u r34lly n33d t0 g37 l41d
They have to use a crappy Qt theme, getting rid of its looks and its speed, so that it will fit in with GNOME programs.
... in the same sentence just seems not right.
Yeah... The cute codenames in all Linux distros are getting to me, too. I mean, what's up with Slackware 10.2? When will it end?
"After discovering that our customers didn't know WTF Novell Desktop Linux was, but oddly enough had heard of SuSE, we're changing our Linux line back to SuSE!"
It's embarassing to be chatting with fellow geeks at the LUG meeting and mispronounce distro names - is it "Suzy/Susie" or "sooz" (rhymes with "muse")? And Ubuntu - is is "yew-bun-two" or "ooh-bun-two"?
BSA: "Would you like a free Software Audit"? me: "No, thanks. My software is all Free".
...I thought Inprise was a great name. :)
Lump lingered last in line for brains, and the ones she got were sorta rotten and insane.
Red Hat Advanced Server
Followed by:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Server
Red Hat proudly announces the availabity of:
Red Hat Ultra Enterprise Linux Super Advanced Server Extra Value Edition
Or RHUELSASEVE for short.
You'll still be able get their workstation product as well:
Red Hat Ultra Enterprise Linux Super Advanced Workstation Plus
Or just say RHUELSAWP!!
If you read it in french, it means "sucks".
Almost as funny as naming a cara Nova which means 'doesnt go' in spanish.
Or my next door neighbor a fwe years ago, a charming german lady named Mrs. Kuntz.
I think they might reconsider SUSE in french speaking countries/