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submitted 1 year ago by digdilem@feddit.uk to c/linux@lemmy.ml

An exceptionally well explained rant that I find myself in total agreement with.

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[-] lucas@programming.dev 5 points 1 year ago

Thanks tool.

From what I understand, Rocky and Alma are essentially the same and so I found it difficult to decide between the two when moving from CentOS. Whatever happens now, will apply to both.

The writing is on the wall and it’s similar to Twitter and Reddit: they wanted to kill CentOS as it was, weren’t expecting the community to come back with Rocky and Alma, so now they’re trying to kill those too. The above video posits a scenario where Oracle’s legal team help the little guys by going to battle with IBM, but I don’t see it.

At this point, I don’t think it’s smart to go to the Winchester, have a nice cold pint, and wait for this all to blow over, but then again I’d be very happy to see the little guys succeed.

[-] tool@r.rosettast0ned.com 4 points 1 year ago

Gotcha. I understand your opinion, but they seem pretty confident about their ability to continue to deliver.

And also, never get into bed with Oracle. I quit a job once when they started seriously sniffing Oracle's panties. Oracle has hostages, not customers.

[-] pbjamm@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

ORACLE - Not Even Once

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