Hi,
Sorry.. can't keep my mouth shut..
A few comments on the legal matter: GPL has been spoken about more then
enough here..
Trademark: If no license or agreement exists which allows nusphere to use
MYSQL AB's trademark it's probably illegal. One could think of situations
where it might be perfectly legal.. MYSQL AB must act otherwise MYSQL AB
will probably loose the right to use their trademark and the right to
defend it againts others.
Having a word in a domainname that corresponds with a trademark does not
always mean you're in violation of a trademark.. one might have obtained a
license to use the trademark.. or one might have a trademark of their own
with the word MYSQL and not violate any trademark..
This is in a nutshell how most laws I've seen work. I studied a few laws
which have to do with intellectual property..
NOTE: I did use the word probably quite often.. It's not always sure..
If I look at the mysql.org website it looks to me like I found the home of
MySQL. This is what most visitors which are unfamiliar with MySQL might or
will think. It's a very thin line.. I know..
If nushere want to provide the mysql community with addons or
enhancements.. why can't that be done via mysqladdons.com (if that one is
still free).. Or even via mysql.org but without attempting to look like the
home of MySQL..
I don't think it's generally a good idea to split a community amongst
several websites.. having multiple lists and such..
just my 2 cents..
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