[Am-info] Novell to acquireSUSE. :(

[Jeff Wasel]

Hi all,

Regardless of Fred's frown, I see this as a positive step. It further
validates Linux; of note is the second part of the piece, that IBM is
investing $50 million in Novell. I did a lot of work out in Provo, and I'm
happy for Novell. They are one of the last innovators left that M$ has not
stolen from enough to bankrupt. The Novell folks are ethical, bright, and
have spun off numerous firms in the Salt Lake Area and much like M$, created
a lot of wealth. Too bad Eric went to Google, but I think he lost his
ability to innovate a while ago; more so he's resting on his laurels in my
opinion. He seems to move to companies right as they're ready to go public
and then cashes out; can't say I don't envy his timing, but not his ethics.

Anyway, I say "huzzah" for Novell, and it may give them the edge to truly
get back in the game.

Hope everyone's well!

Jeff Wasel

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> [mailto:am-info-admin@venice.essential.org]On Behalf Of Fred Miller
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> Subject: [Am-info] Novell to acquireSUSE. :(
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> http://www.novell.com/news/press/archive/2003/11/pr03069.html
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