Messages in this thread | | | Date | Wed, 8 Sep 1999 22:26:54 +0200 | From | Jens Benecke <> | Subject | Re: [OT] |
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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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