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I'd assume Apple still owns the trademark for NeXT, so I expect they'll rename it if it gets any traction.
Maybe NextBSD or nxBSD or something wouldn't fall foul of the trademark?
it's a crappy name designed to create confusion with NetBSD in any case.
From the NextBSD [nextbsd.org] website:"We do not fear changing the startup system or dragging Unix kicking and screaming into the 21st century by its hair, if necessary."If so, it's a non starter for me.
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NeXT (Score:2)
I'd assume Apple still owns the trademark for NeXT, so I expect they'll rename it if it gets any traction.
Maybe NextBSD or nxBSD or something wouldn't fall foul of the trademark?
Re: (Score:2)
it's a crappy name designed to create confusion with NetBSD in any case.
Will it include systemd? (Score:0)
From the NextBSD [nextbsd.org] website:
"We do not fear changing the startup system or dragging Unix kicking and screaming into the 21st century by its hair, if necessary."
If so, it's a non starter for me.
Re:Will it include systemd? (Score:5, Informative)