On Tue, Sep 17, 2013 at 1:21 PM, David Barth <[email protected]> wrote: > > What are the plans to manage applications name unicity? I have the > impression that it may become quickly necessary to avoid a confusing user > experience. > > The typical example is apps like Twitter or Facebook, of which there are > already multiple instances in the store. The namespaces are distinct, but > not the "user visible" application names. > > Do you plan to refuse submissions once a name is taken? If so, have you > identified / defined an entity to resolve conflicts? I think the Developer > Programme terms prevent trademarks infringement, but that can't help with 2 > parties using the acceptable use policy of a site like Twitter or Facebook > for example. > > If name unicity is not planned, should there be a software mechanism in > Ubuntu to rename apps ("Twitter (2)"?!), like modifying desktop files > properties or doing it on the fly (and consistently) in the click scope? > > What do you think?
There are no plans to enforce unique application titles in the store. I looked around a bit, and other stores don't do it either[1]. They do, however, seem to enforce it for popular apps[2], so I assume there is some trademark issues being enforced on request. I think we should have a mechanism to block out trademarked names upon request and proof of ownership, and let the rest sort itself out by user ratings & reviews (may the best solitaire win!). Otherwise we'll have a gold rush to scoop up popular app names, and I don't think that'll benefit anyone. Does that make sense? [1] https://play.google.com/store/search?q=solitaire [2] https://play.google.com/store/search?q=facebook -- Martin -- Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-appstore-developers Post to : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-appstore-developers More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
