Why isn't Apple publicizing its ownership of CUPS?

Hello. I am well aware that Apple now owns Common Unix Printing System. I'd like to know why Apple hasn't put any of that information up on apple.com (you have to get that info from CUPS' maker, now an Apple employee)? Thanks.

What would this gain them?
Most users have no idea of what's involved in interfacing printers with computers. Even fewer have any idea what CUPS stands for.
People just expect printers to work out of the box. It's sometimes hard getting them to install a printer driver. The fact that CUPS does much of the hard work for you just brings the reality closer to the user's preconceived expectations. They don't know or care whether the technology behind it is open source, built by Apple or bought in.

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Why isn't Apple publicizing its ownership of CUPS?

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