OpenSolaris Governing Board Dissolves Itself 198
mysidia writes "Last month, it was mentioned that the OpenSolaris governing board issued an ultimatum to Oracle. It turns out that Oracle continued to ignore requests to appoint a liaison after the governing board's demands. This morning, the board unanimously passed a resolution to dissolve itself. Source code changes are no longer available, and it would appear that OpenSolaris and community involvement in the development of Solaris have been killed as rumored. We recently discussed a 'Spork' of OpenSolaris called Illumos. Perhaps now, this will have a chance at becoming a true fork."
Is it really dead? (Score:1, Funny)
Re:What momentum may that fork have? (Score:3, Funny)
They can probably attract curiosity seekers wondering what the living hell a "spork" is in a development context
Re:Is it really dead? (Score:5, Funny)
Meanwhile, in Redwood Shores... (Score:2, Funny)
The Open Solaris council will no longer be of any concern to us! I've just received word that Emperor Ellison has dissolved the council permanently. The last remnants of Sun have been swept away.
From now on, fear will keep potentially traitorous Solaris users in line. Fear of our software patents - and our new super death-ray powered ELAs!
They are toying with powerful forces here. (Score:3, Funny)
If anyone asks for me ... (Score:3, Funny)
"...chance of becoming a true fork..." (Score:3, Funny)
(if it was a real knife, you could at least carve a spoon out of something)