Thanks to David
Massey for this link.
“A lack of cooperation could squelch the fledgling Linux
movement before it makes much noise in the consumer
market.”
“… various companies are selling their own versions of the
operating software, with their own tweaks and servicing
packages.
“As a result, some programs written for one version of Linux
don’t work well with other versions of Linux. The software is
unlikely to entice more consumers unless it’s available in a single
standard that can handle all programs written for any Linux
version.”
“Industry group Linux Standards Base accuses Red Hat of giving
it short shrift. LSB is trying to make sure all Linux programs run
on all Linux versions.
“”Red Hat is not LSB compliant – most other distributors are,”
said Art Tyde, co-founder of Linuxcare Inc. , a service company in
San Francisco.
“The company has sent mixed signals in the past about its
loyalty to the group, agrees LSB Chairman Dan Quinlan.
“Red Hat officials deny they’re splintering Linux.
“”Some of our competitors are saying Red Hat doesn’t support
standards because it suits their purposes,” said Bob Young, Red
Hat’s chief executive. ”But the facts don’t support this in any
way.””