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points by yjftsjthsd-h 1 day ago | 0 comments

> AlpineBSD is not a fork of Alpine Linux, its package collection is original (though many packages are ultimately based on aports).

> Alpine Linux uses the OpenRC init system. Currently, AlpineBSD uses s6 and we intend to add OpenRC as an alternative.

I'm not sure where exactly the line should be, but that feels like it's not an Alpine* then. Like, if you're starting your package collection separately and use a different service manager, you're further from Alpine Linux than Adélie Linux is.

(To be clear, I'm a big fan of making a new OS from a *BSD core and a new userspace. I'm just quibbling about naming semantics)

[–] SwellJoe 1 day ago

I don't like it when unrelated projects squat on the name of some existing project. Trademark isn't just a commercially useful thing, it helps users understand what they're getting and who they're getting it from.

It's shitty for a new project to ride on the coattails of a trusted project with years of reputation. It misleads and confuses folks.

Take inspiration anywhere you like, borrow the code all you like, but don't steal the damned name.