Re: [OT]

Jens Benecke (jens@pinguin.conetix.de)
Wed, 8 Sep 1999 22:26:54 +0200


On Wed, Sep 08, 1999 at 08:25:44AM +0200, Simon Vogl wrote:

> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Linz, Sep 6, 1999
...
> WHY WE ARE GOING PUBLIC
...
> Because we have also just learned that the above-mentioned IT-companies
> are involved in a linux distribution joint venture and a strategic
> alliance. Their joint venture startup will most probably become one of
> the leading linux distributors, directly attacking Red Hat and SUSE.

> This is the classic oligopolistic strategy. They cannot buy linux,
> nevertheless, they will take control over the distibution of the
> competitor.

This has already been exposed as a hoax and is no more. Don't take it
without a ton of salt.

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