SUSE Preserves Choice in Enterprise Linux by Forking RHEL

Re:SUSE Preserves Choice in Enterprise Linux by Forking RHEL by kijin on Tuesday July 11, 2023 @07:38AM (#36679559)

Doesn't matter. IBM/Red Hat has deep pockets, they can drag competitors into meritless lawsuits for as long as they want just for the sake of deterrence. Having hired a former VP who probably knows a trade secret or two sounds like a good enough excuse to cry wolf.

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Re:SUSE Preserves Choice in Enterprise Linux by Forking RHEL by skissane on Tuesday July 11, 2023 @08:10AM (#36679857)

> IBM/Red Hat has deep pockets, they can drag competitors into meritless lawsuits for as long as they want just for the sake of deterrence

If IBM sues SUSE, Oracle might try to intervene, on the grounds that a ruling against SUSE could negatively impact them as well.

I'm not sure if IBM vs Oracle is a lawsuit either would want to have. Both have very deep pockets, and substantial corporate experience with litigation. So, that factor may help protect SUSE

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Re:SUSE Preserves Choice in Enterprise Linux by Forking RHEL by kijin on Tuesday July 11, 2023 @08:27AM (#36680023)

I really hope that you are right. Never thought there would come a day when I must root for Oracle to help defend open source, but here we are.

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Re:SUSE Preserves Choice in Enterprise Linux by Forking RHEL by LeFantome on Tuesday July 11, 2023 @11:42PM (#36690245)

Oracle will never second Open Source, I assure you. They will defend themselves. Occasionally that may benefit you accidentally. If so, I would not bet on it continuing.

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Re:SUSE Preserves Choice in Enterprise Linux by Forking RHEL by LeFantome on Tuesday July 11, 2023 @11:41PM (#36690235)

What lawsuits? Over what?

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