Rumor: Red Hat and Oracle getting busy?

I've heard through the grapevine that Oracle and Red Hat are in the midst of...something. Some suggest acquisition. Others insist partnership. Still others speculate that absolutely nothing is going on at all.

Can anyone substantiate or repudiate the rumors? Ping me via email....

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