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SUSE Requests openSUSE to Rebrand (linuxiac.com)
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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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[-] floofloof@lemmy.ca 33 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

That must be annoying just after OpenSUSE went through a branding redesign process. I guess they'll have to give up the gecko logo since SUSE also uses it?

And there's more at stake than a rebranding it seems. This could signal SUSE withdrawing development support from OpenSUSE:

Let’s face it: SUSE has been more than just a namesake for openSUSE; it has actively provided resources and support far beyond what it would ordinarily need for its business operations.

This generosity has fostered a thriving openSUSE project that has excelled under SUSE’s goodwill and informal support, including contributions made by SUSE employees on company time.

However, the recent request for a branding separation has overshadowed this partnership. If openSUSE does not handle this request with the sensitivity and cooperation it demands, the project risks not just a reduction in support from SUSE but a potential shift in priorities away from it.

The “Factory first” policy, a cornerstone of the engineering synergy between SUSE and openSUSE, could also be scrutinized, emphasizing the gravity of the current situation.

[-] eldavi@lemmy.ml 16 points 4 months ago

This could signal SUSE withdrawing development support from OpenSUSE

i had a similar thought; feels like the centos/redhat episode we had a couple years ago.

[-] laughterlaughter@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

Heh. "A couple of years ago."

[-] milicent_bystandr@lemm.ee 4 points 4 months ago

That quote sounds uncomfortably like a grudge on SUSE Enterprise's part.

[-] floofloof@lemmy.ca 8 points 4 months ago

It's a quote from the article, not a statement by SUSE.

[-] milicent_bystandr@lemm.ee 4 points 4 months ago

Okay, that's better.

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