Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 17th Jul 2007 14:06 UTC
"OpenSolaris is possibly Sun's most significant attempt to garner relevance in a market that increasingly demands the freedom and flexibility of open-source software. Although the availability of source code under an open license imbues the platform with considerable value, broader adoption is predicated on Sun's capacity to build a strong community. Project Indiana represents Sun's latest strategy for building mindshare and expanding the reach of OpenSolaris."
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2006-05-14
"Exploit" WTF?
What are you talking about, Sun doesn't have the corner on "exploiting" the GNU userspace! It has been "exploited" since the beginning of the Linux kernel. It's all covered by the GPL. So, I guess the Linux kernel is also "exploiting" the GPL based GNU programs by your definition, with products like RHEL, SuSE, Debian, Ubuntu, etc....
Using GNU programs to update "Open"Solaris has nothing to do with "exploiting", read the GPL and learn! Guess what, they (Sun) are also part of the "community" you speak of, maybe not as prominent of a member as you wish for, but I'll guarantee they have contributed more than you give credit. But they "do" contribute. (Do you?)
Why do people bitch about the use of GPL software, when it's used in accordance of it's license? No FSF "freedoms" are being undermined here and no endangered animals have been compromised! Life is good (and I don't have to reboot as often)!