shane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> saith:

> the more i look at it the more it appears to be 4 companies with 
> questionable futures trying to hold each other up, but i will hope you are 
> right.

I think this is probably accurate, too, but I don't find that bothersome
because these are technically strong companies with significant 
contributions to make.

And they have the blessing of most/all the companies that matter.

> it isn't yet clear mandrake was invited to the party, but if they were you 
> may be right.  

>From their FAQ: "We want as many Linux distributors to join this effort as 
possible. That means not just Red Hat but also Mandrake, Red Flag and all 
the others around the globe. Each and every one of them is invited to join 
this initiative and Red Hat has been called by this group and invited 
personally already."

It doesn't say if MDK was "personally" invited, but I think I read somewhere
else that all distros were contacted.

> still, if this is simply a full standard set, joining may 
> help get them on the corp desktop......unless it is simply the last act of 
> desperate companies.

Like I said, I'm sure it's both. They have good financial reason to rub their 
heads together, but it's also a logical one that, if they play their cards
well, should make some inroads for Linux.

Miark

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