"It is common knowledge that BSD marketshare is in an ongoing decline"
*cough* false. It is estimated that for every 6 new linux users there is one FreeBSD user. As well, I don't see many people leaving the FreeBSD scene once they get a taste of the OS. They may use other operating systems as well, but FreeBSD is gaining users. Remember also, that the open source buzz has definitely generated an interest in all OSS operating systems. There isn't just one small static market flying over to linux (or any other OS for that matter. Not that you needed a rational explanation, since the comment is obviously stupid and false.
As for the second statement, I have no idea if that is true (will ask Jordan). However, if it's a trademark problem, then the guy can definitely just rename the product to whatever he wants. If this is true (and I'd like proof), then it is extremely easy to get around this.
Re:Theo (Score:1)
*cough* false. It is estimated that for every 6 new linux users there is one FreeBSD user. As well, I don't see many people leaving the FreeBSD scene once they get a taste of the OS. They may use other operating systems as well, but FreeBSD is gaining users. Remember also, that the open source buzz has definitely generated an interest in all OSS operating systems. There isn't just one small static market flying over to linux (or any other OS for that matter. Not that you needed a rational explanation, since the comment is obviously stupid and false.
As for the second statement, I have no idea if that is true (will ask Jordan). However, if it's a trademark problem, then the guy can definitely just rename the product to whatever he wants. If this is true (and I'd like proof), then it is extremely easy to get around this.
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