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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/1076049

Linux Unplugged had a pretty good discussion IMHO about some of the more nuanced details behind the RedHat drama that I haven't seen being covered elsewhere as much. The final opinion about RedHat I leave as an exercise to the listener.

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[–] TrivialBetaState@sopuli.xyz 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sorry, I am not a big fan of long podcasts (or even videos). If you can share the final conclusion, it would be great. I am really interested in this story and don't think that it has been covered bilateraly in the various forums.

[–] CeeBee@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Basically that they feel everyone has been looking at it the wrong way. They had a Redhat guy on talking about the situation also.

I get what they were saying, but I personally disagree. I think the truth is more in the middle of both sides. But ultimately this (and some previous actions from Redhat) has soured the Redhat brand for me.

[–] TrivialBetaState@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago

Thank you very much! I am on the same boat

[–] TOoSmOotH@derpzilla.net 4 points 1 year ago

Basically someone from Redhat is on there saying how they are the victims and downstreams are stealing their stuff. Same talking points over and over.

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