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Just a marketing?
by Observer on Thursday 31/Jan/2008, @03:36

Hmm, isn't that server pretty weak for projects like KDE?
It looks to me Sun would just like to hit the headlines, like supporting KDE and stuff. I mean, if they can afford to buy companies for 1 BILLION dollars, they could've been more generous if their intents are honest. Or maybe they just want to get rid of old hardware?
Anyway, it's always nice to receive a donation, but this is small news and shouldn't be on top of announcements, IMHO.

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Re: Just a marketing?
by Adriaan de Groot on Thursday 31/Jan/2008, @04:07

No, it's not weak. It would be one of the strongest machines in our infrastructure. When I said that KDE as a project runs on surprisingly little hardware, I meant it: we have machines that you wouldn't use as a modern doorstop supporting critical parts of the project. At the same time, we don't need monstrous kit to get things done, so this donation is, just like I said: a nice way of extending our reach.

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Re: Just a marketing?
by anon on Thursday 31/Jan/2008, @06:45

eh just a silly question, can we have more information where the server will be placed physically, i mean do u have an office for kde ev !!
just wondering

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Re: Just a marketing?
by Adriaan de Groot on Thursday 31/Jan/2008, @08:23

This machine will stay in Australia; as stated in the article it will be hosted through Frontline. Probably in one of the big cities. The question whether KDE e.V. has an office is totally separate, but yes, we do: see http://ev.kde.org/contact.php

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