SUSE Requests openSUSE to Rebrand

https://lemmy.ml/post/18080818

SUSE Requests openSUSE to Rebrand - Lemmy

cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/37281970 [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.

openSUSE is already a brand, now the main thing is not to get lost.
When I hear openSUSE, I think of german engineering and resources from SUSE, with a history of innovating great infrastructure.
With a new name, distanced from the SUSE part, I’ll probably feel more like if this is yet another ubuntu derivative created by a small group who might soon lose interest.