This week, we discuss VMware’s Announcements, SUSE goes private and some thoughts on streaming services. Plus, Matt provides an update on the repercussions of spilled Orange Juice.

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Runner-up Titles

Matt Ray Vibe
Ethically flexible
And one more thing me
Is it new?
You’re gold plating your gold.
Hello World and my Mom’s Blog
SAP known for being nimble
I guess I am excited
There’s no way you sold 50,000 Chinese knock off water piks in Australia.

Rundown

Tech's broken promises: Streaming is now just as expensive and confusing as cable
VMware
SUSE
- EQT Private Equity Announces Voluntary Public Purchase Offer and Intention to Delist SUSE
- SUSE Manager Ansible Integration Becomes Fully Supported
- Oracle, SUSE and CIQ launch the Open Enterprise Linux Association amid Red Hat controversy
Microsoft is bringing Python to Excel
What Happened to Wirecutter?

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Nonsense

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Listener Feedback

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