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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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[–] [email protected] 21 points 6 months ago (1 children)
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[–] [email protected] 19 points 6 months ago

Lizard Linux
Lizard Linux
Lizard Linux

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[–] [email protected] 46 points 6 months ago (8 children)

New name suggestion:

"The Distro Formerly Known As openSUSE"

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago
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[–] [email protected] 14 points 6 months ago (1 children)

They should name it something original like Green Lantern

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 6 months ago

Call it gecs os and have 100 gecs do the promotion for it.

[–] [email protected] 81 points 6 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 9 points 6 months ago

Holy shit that was so good lol

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

That is the phonetic spelling of how you’re supposed to say SUSE. It’s. SUSAhhh, like appaloosa. I know this because I watch that goofy video on youtube.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Since SUSE has its roots in Germany (it stands for Software und Systementwicklung) I think the German pronunciation would be correct which is a little different. Both S are soft and the E is short. Like "Zoos" + "Eh".

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[–] [email protected] 28 points 6 months ago

The request was respectful and SUSEs support on OpenSUSE is very helping the project so I’d personally be fine with fulfilling that request

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago (2 children)

If GeckOS doesn't work out... SUSEbanthony, LazySUSE, SUSEsarandon, DrSUSE, uSUSEalsuspects, OkcanSUSE (must be sung)... #puns

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

legallyDistinctOpenSUSE

[–] [email protected] 14 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Those all use SUSE though lol

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