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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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SUSE Requests openSUSE to Rebrand (linuxiac.com)

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/37281970

Believe it or not, an unexpected conflict has arisen in the openSUSE community with its long-time supporter and namesake, the SUSE company.

At the heart of this tension lies a quiet request that has stirred not-so-quiet ripples across the open source landscape: SUSE has formally asked openSUSE to discontinue using its brand name.

Richard Brown, a key figure within the openSUSE project, shared insights into the discussions that have unfolded behind closed doors.

Despite SUSE’s request’s calm and respectful tone, the implications of not meeting it could be far-reaching, threatening the symbiotic relationship that has benefited both entities over the years.

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[–] [email protected] 42 points 4 months ago (2 children)

TIL SUSE exists and wouldn't have found out if not for OpenSUSE and this news. It's kinda weird to open their website and see this:

[–] [email protected] 17 points 4 months ago (2 children)

SUSE is such a stupid name. Like, it is stupid to say in German.

Just rename it SUSGeckoOS

[–] [email protected] 22 points 4 months ago (2 children)

If GeckOS isn't already taken, it could be kinda cool.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Yeah it is

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

As opposed to G.E.C.K. OS.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Why Geck ?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

A gecko is a lizard, so it's in keeping with SUSE's chameleon theme. Maybe a little too similar for corporate.

I think Komodo Linux, or KomodOS are good options too, but I can't recall if they were already used for a distro.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

Komodo (last update 2006)

[–] [email protected] 15 points 4 months ago

I don't know what's stupid to say about Gesellschaft für Software und Systementwicklung mit beschränkter Haftung

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago

They are the second largest "Linux company" by revenue after Red Hat iirc