Last week, the Novell-sponsored OpenSUSE project achieved version 11.1 of its community-supported Linux distribution. Because the release includes watershed new features like a new license, new build system, and significant upstream integrations, DesktopLinux collared Community Manager Joe "Zonker" Brockmeier for perspective about what it all means.
Our mini-interview with Brockmeier addresses the following:
License changes and open source EULA/trademark license unification
Challenges of license translation
Novell's Go.OO branch of OpenOffice
Licensing of SUSE-specific configuration tools such as YAST
How Novell's deal with Microsoft affects open source
The state of KDE in OpenSUSE 11.1, and future releases
The results of OpenSUSE's community outreach efforts
Throughout the interview, we include screenshots to illustrate the points being discussed. To read the full interview, click below.
