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submitted 9 months ago by banazir@lemmy.ml to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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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[-] Strit@lemmy.linuxuserspace.show 7 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

If they were to rename/rebrand, what would be the new name, do you think?

I've heard mention of GeekLinux/GeekOS.

[-] drunkosaurus@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 9 months ago

Is openSusie different enough to be considered?

[-] Hexarei@programming.dev 3 points 9 months ago

I can imagine that getting confused with Guix (pronounced geeks)

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[-] Default_Defect@midwest.social 7 points 9 months ago
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[-] unknowing8343@discuss.tchncs.de 7 points 9 months ago

ChameleonOS seems to be already taken... Maybe ReptileOS?

[-] WeAreAllOne@lemm.ee 4 points 9 months ago

David Icke will disagree!

[-] mobilehugh@lemmy.ca 7 points 9 months ago

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

[-] tehbilly@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 9 months ago

legallyDistinctOpenSUSE

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[-] fireshell@lemmy.ml 6 points 9 months ago

openSUSE is already a brand, now the main thing is not to get lost.

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[-] Hyrulian@lemmy.world 6 points 9 months ago
[-] Koyaanisqatsi@lemm.ee 6 points 9 months ago
[-] bss03@infosec.pub 4 points 9 months ago

A Distribution Named SUE

[-] LeFantome@programming.dev 5 points 9 months ago

Makes sense really.

OpenSUSE is not the open version of SUSE ( SUSE Linux Enterprise - SLE ). If you compare to Red Hat, OpenSUSE is Fedora, not CentOS.

I can see how people would get the wrong idea.

It is a bit crappy that they waited so long though. On the desktop, OpenSUSE is quite an established brand.

[-] MargotRobbie@lemm.ee 5 points 9 months ago

I vote for the new name to be Margot Linux.

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[-] Evil_Shrubbery@lemm.ee 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

~~Dont do things that aren't necessary.~~
~~The name is adequate, it performs it's function, its there.~~

~~Feels like consumerism, always "innovating" for the sake if being new and flashy.~~

Oh, wait, SUSE said that? Weird.
I guess if it's a (kind of) must, tho that makes me weary of what's SUSEs plan that they would benefit from this. It can't be just stupid manager stuff, right? :D

That said, I submit open-me-SUSSY for consideration.
I believe most will assume correctly what the general idea for the logo would be, so no need to sketch it.

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[-] bss03@infosec.pub 2 points 9 months ago

Chameleon Linux: Changing Stripes Edition

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