Out of curiosity, I carefully read all of the propoganda on the UL website. What I got out of it is that they are attempting to create a Linux standard within or 0out of the existing Linux standard. In other words, a way to ensure operability between various Linux releases within the industry. Now, I know I am not telling anybody on this list anything that they did not already know regarding what this consortium is doing regarding Linux standards. But, there is other information that is located on the website that *is* food for thought:
1.) They invited RH to join knowing before the invitation was extended that RH would refuse. 2.) They speak of Linux "certification" 3.) Mention is given regarding provision of migration paths (Which in my opinion equal a break in hw or sw compatibility... In some shape or form. This is an incentive for sw and hw firms to join UL). In short, they are trying to out RedHat the people RedHat. Just think: a bunch of Management Rocket Doctors got together, had lunch, looked at each other and decided that they wanted to be RedHat. This is asinine. The problem is that you cannot differentiate yourself from the competition while, at the same time trying to emulate the competition.... It kinda like my nephew playing air guitar while listening to Metallica and at the same time wishing he could play the guitar "Just like that guy does in Metallica". So, in my mind, the question becomes: Does the current membership of the UL consortium have a combined enduser base that is larger or as large as the RH enduser base? If so how much larger? If they do not, how many more endusers to they need to achieve equity with or exceed the RH enduser base? My bet is that the combined enduser base of the membership does not achieve or exceed equity with the RH enduser base. Instinct tell me that this thing is gonna die an agonizing death of the worst sort: The kind that is an embarrasement to an entire industry. Best Peck _______________________________________________ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc -> http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users