“In a recent article, author Sal Cangeloso suggested that Linux
needs to consolidate into fewer (perhaps even one!) distributions.
His reasoning behind this recommendation is that the Open Source
Community is unfocused in its goals and is wasting time on multiple
distributions. He then cites the Mandrake and Connectiva merger as
something he’d like to see more of.“While I agree with Mr. Cangeloso on the Madriva merger being
good for the Linux community, I disagree with his logic on why it
is good…”
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