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Why Oracle Isn't Part of the OSDL

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the breaking-it-down dept.

darthcamaro writes "Some may wonder why OSDL, the self-proclaimed center of gravity for the Linux Universe and employer of Linus Torvalds, does not include Oracle as a member. Well, in a recent interview Wim Coekaerts, Director of Linux Engineering at Oracle has spelled it out in no uncertain terms. From the article: 'The thing that was really kind of revolting is that OSDL goes out and basically says that they represent the Linux community while there is no direct feedback line back to the community.'"

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  1. Web Sight? by nurb432 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    *shudder*... site..

    just a pet peeve of mine, sorry about that.

    And while oracle does cost a hell of a lot, sometimes its the right choice.

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    ---- Booth was a patriot ----
  2. To me the big one is: Why goverments are not in? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Lots of questions, yes. To me the big one is: Why goverments are not in?
            Is it because they don't want people to be free?
            Is it because they are afraid of what unleashed sw can achive?
            Is it because it is not good for the next country presidentials?
            Is it because they think they will not get big bucks?
            Is it because they are plain stupids?

    And another big question: Why do we allow this to happen? How long?