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		unmole on July 11, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Keep Linux Open and Free–We Can’t Afford Not To > Oracle does care about open source, to the extent that they have been the top Linux kernel contributor several times. Back when I worked for Huawei, we regularly figured in the list of top contributors to the Linux kernel each cycle. I never got the impression that Huawei cares about open source. It was just a pragmatic, disinterested business decision. Also, you shouldn't anthropomorphize Oracle.

SauciestGNU on July 11, 2023 | [–]

It's easier to anthropomorphize Oracle if you consider it as One Rich Asshole Called Larry Ellison.

beckingz on July 11, 2023 | | [–]

Yeah but the dude is like a lawnmower

stuaxo on July 11, 2023 | [–]

We should always remember companies are just groups of humans who are accountable for their actions.

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