Breaking: The openSUSE Board discusses SUSE's request to stop using its brand, highlighting the need for cooperation and goodwill.

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.

  • Kory
    2·
    2 months ago

    A bad time to install Tumbleweed? I just downloaded the ISO today, not kidding.

    • fossphi@lemm.eeEnglish
      18·
      2 months ago

      It’s as a good time as any. I would just install and use it. Name change or not, it shouldn’t affect your usage. Don’t worry

    • Possibly linux@lemmy.zipEnglish
      29·
      2 months ago

      I don’t personally care for anything suse based. I find that rhel like is more stable and easier to work with