Why Oracle Isn't Part of the OSDL

darthcamaro writes "Some may wonder why OSDL, the self-proclaimed center of gravity for the Linux Universe and employer of Linus Torvalds, does not include Oracle as a member. Well, in a recent interview Wim Coekaerts, Director of Linux Engineering at Oracle has spelled it out in no uncertain terms. From the article: 'The thing that was really kind of revolting is that OSDL goes out and basically says that they represent the Linux community while there is no direct feedback line back to the community.'"

Not only Oracle

[Bromskloss]

I also wonder, why isn't Apple or Microsoft in?

Re:Article summarized in five words:

[kie]

or six words :)

Re:Article summarized in five words:

[arivanov]

Why are you insulting the innocent amphibians?

It should be "Because we are Larry Ellison clones".

Oracle's OSDL membership

[vchoy]

No need to join because:

Oracle Still Diggs Linux

Re:Not only Oracle

[Macthorpe]

Is it because they are plain stupids?

As far as I'm concerned, this is Slashdot quote of the day.

Re:Not only Oracle

[gimple]

Is it because they are plain stupids?

As far as I'm concerned, this is Slashdot quote of the day.

Seldom is the question asked: Is it because they are plain stupids?

Re:Answer: MySQL

[Fred_A]

And Berkelet DB too ! Oh and grep ! Don't forget grep ! Amazing what you can do with grep, cut, sort and a couple lines of bash.

Who needs Oracle really. Bunch of crooks, that's what they are.

Re:Not only Oracle

[jbrader]

And thus was yet another meme born.

Re:Not only Oracle

[siriuskase]

Is it because they are plain stupids?

Don't they know that I and most /. type people prefer our stupids fancy and complicated?

Re:Answer: MySQL

[morcego]

sed and awk! Who needs grep and cut anyway ?

Re:What's all about OSDL

[Anonymous Coward]

While we're at it, I demand that vi also support ctrl-z for Zundo, ctrl-x for Xut, and ctrl-v for Vaste. These control keys are obvious and should be worldwide standards!