Vile and unsetling microsoft style aspiration speak?

[lugoteehalt]

Got this in an email from Sun, which I believe was recently taken over by a worrying bunch for $3B or something - so there must be some money in free software.

May 2010

Java Developer Newsletter

Java Developers: Follow Your Passion

A group of us from the office went to see the movie Iron Man 2 (it just debuted in the United States), and it reminded us of Java, the Java community, and JavaOne. In all three cases, from many disparate (and sometimes seemingly incompatible) parts and people, something comes together that works, is cool, and helps make a better world. You can attend Stark Expo online where you can train to become a “Master Cloud Operative” at Oracle.com/ironman2. Whatever your passion, do it. The world needs you.

-The Oracle Technology Network Team (See Team Blog)

"Whatever your passion, do it. The world needs you."

Get the impression they think we're farm animals.

Does this signify we can kiss goodbye to Sun, which did genuinely care about free software?

[psic]

Does this signify we can kiss goodbye to Sun, which did genuinely care about free software?

Sadly, I'd say Sun is gone

[lugoteehalt]

Sadly, I'd say Sun is gone

We are a threat to the, sort of, corporate culture and we should realize this and gird up our loins.

First thing to do is understand fractional reserve banking: Money As Debt