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Turbolinux Is Latest To Sign Microsoft Pact
mytrip sends word that Turbolinux has followed Novell, Linspire, and Xandros in signing a patent and technology agreement with Microsoft. Microsoft pledged not to sue Turbolinux's users for patent infringement. Turbolinux, headquartered in Japan, sells Linux systems mostly in emerging markets such as China and India. The Betanews story speculates on some of the technology benefits Turbolinux might get out of the deal.
A slashdotter who didn't build his own computer is like a Jedi who didn't build his own lightsaber.
And here I was thinking that Turbolinux died years ago. Last time I remember hearing about them is back in '99 or '00.
Maybe they just died on the inside.
[Capo di tutti capi, Steve Ballmer] - "That's a nice set of users ya got there. Shame if anything were to happen to 'em. I'm a reasonable Mafia don though, I just want to 'Wet my beak' as they say."
that'll do
There are places where the networks are not touching,and there are places where they are-Boeing's Lori Gunter
Frustration is understandable, but targeted disgust can be more therapeutic. Instead of "dammit" try saying "treacherous judases who have just signed their own death warrant and thank fuck they're just a pissant little distro that nobody really gave a shit and whose only notable achievement is this sudden managing to replace the Linux world's apathy toward them in one stroke, albeit with dislike."
Yep, saying that is much more therapeutic. Especially at the top of a thread on an international tech news forum.
"Traitors - we piss on you!"
Aide-toi, le Ciel t'aidera - Jeanne D'Arc.
When Pat sells out, the fat lady will be singing. Not before.
Until then, get busy living.
Stick Men
Just another linux company slowly sliding into obscurity as other linux distros make get larger and more capable by the day. This market rationalization will end up with a few major distros ready to take on Redmond head-to-head - and win.
Small distros will still continue to exist, to serve their market niches where warranted, and not as "me to" linux.
Kevin Smith on Prince