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Good move on the part of Novell ...
This is great news! There are plenty of people around the world who will gladly exchange development time for a free OS plus a host of free applications. This is the concept that Microsoft does not seem to understand. People who contribute are not just giving away their labor. They are getting something in exchange. A free OS that they can tinker with to their hearts content. This is an option that Microsoft simply doesn't offer. And it is an option that techies around the world are responding to in droves. Not mentioned by the article is the fact that Mandrake uses a similar approach. The download version is available to all, but the spiced up Club version is only available to dues paying members. Its a great concept, and it is working.
Posted by: George Mitchell   Posted on: 08/02/05 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use
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Novell seeks outside help with Linux  Loverock Davidson | 08/02/05
kinda like MS  Monkey_MCSE | 08/02/05
It wouldn't be that Novell...  nucrash | 08/03/05
Mixed message.  Anton Philidor | 08/03/05
RE: Mixed message.  Linux User 147560 | 08/03/05
Sounds like a good business.  Anton Philidor | 08/03/05
RE: Sounds like a good business.  Linux User 147560 | 08/03/05
The point was...  nucrash | 08/03/05
Sure.  Anton Philidor | 08/03/05
RE: Sure  Linux User 147560 | 08/03/05
The market had pre-assembled  nucrash | 08/03/05
Why is Windows crashing?  Anton Philidor | 08/03/05
Windows, easy to install yes.. but  nucrash | 08/04/05
Aren't you one of the shills that constantly argues..  bystander_z | 08/03/05
I think you're exaggerating.  Anton Philidor | 08/03/05
RE: Aren't you one of the shills that constantly argues..  AllTimeTechSlave | 09/08/05
OS/2 ?  Update victim | 08/03/05
Yes, when there's work to be done...  Anton Philidor | 08/03/05
Good point.  enduser_z | 08/03/05
I hope so.  Anton Philidor | 08/03/05
This reminded me of a faux inspirational poster I saw for Fedora.  enduser_z | 08/03/05
I sincerely hope you are mistaken...  Michael Kelly | 08/03/05
Its almost that time again  Roger Ramjet | 08/03/05
Good move on the part of Novell ...  George Mitchell | 08/02/05
Mandrivel......  Scrat | 08/03/05
Bloatware?  htotten | 08/03/05
Right you are!  abcpc123 | 08/03/05
Your joking, right?  George Mitchell | 08/03/05
Re:Good move on the part of Novell ...  HerbieHightower | 08/03/05
Perfect example!  George Mitchell | 08/03/05
Interesting discussion!  jpslocum@... | 08/03/05
I expect "slashdot bubble"...  Anton Philidor | 08/03/05
RE: I expect "slashdot bubble"...  Linux User 147560 | 08/03/05
I found it humorous ...  George Mitchell | 08/03/05
I dumped them months ago due to rubbish support...  HypnoToad | 08/03/05
About that gecko...  techboy_z | 08/03/05
Are you sure it's supposed to be a Gecko?  palmwarrior | 08/03/05
RE: Are you sure it's supposed to be a Gecko?  Linux User 147560 | 08/03/05
How soon we forget  Roger Ramjet | 08/03/05
Shafted!  nightshade0143 | 08/04/05
windows..  AllTimeTechSlave | 09/08/05

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