Every month a discussion about the name restart again. I think that if we don't use "Gubuntu" this will never stops.
Jeremmy: Is really so bad to just use Gubuntu ? 2012/11/23 Michael Heyns <mike.bean.he...@gmail.com> > To be honest, I've never heard the name until the first message. Thanks > for sharing the article, sad I didn't get to it before. I think the writer > was merely using it as a play on words rather than referring to an actual > project using the name. > > I am certain such a name would definitely need approval through the formal > channels. I personally believe it would be a realistic appeal granted the > public interest in both ubuntu and gnome 3. Could be a valuable addition to > the ubuntu brand if it is accepted as an official flavour. > > Maybe I'm just being hopeful :) > > Mike. H > On Nov 24, 2012 12:51 AM, "Lance" <lbsol...@yahoo.com> wrote: > >> Is this the Gubuntu referred to earlier: >> >> >> http://www.muktware.com/articles/3557/gubuntu-1204-ubuntu-gnome-shell-remix-review#.UK9el62YNAQ >> >> If so who gave them the legal right to use the name? >> >> I think a lot of people confuse FOSS with the idea of there being no >> "trademark" protection if you're using FOSS as a dev base. That's not >> entirely true. >> >> As an example we once had Ubuntu-Lite but Canonical/SABDFL told them to >> cease and desist so they did. >> >> If we can convince SABDFL that we need to exist it'll be done in short >> order ............. he's kind of like that ;^) >> >> But I sort of wore out my welcome :^( >> >> Lance >> >> --- On *Fri, 11/23/12, Michael Heyns <mike.bean.he...@gmail.com>* wrote: >> >> >> From: Michael Heyns <mike.bean.he...@gmail.com> >> Subject: Re: [Ubuntu-gnome] Time for a name change? >> To: "Lance" <lbsol...@yahoo.com> >> Cc: ubuntu-gnome@lists.launchpad.net >> Date: Friday, November 23, 2012, 5:34 AM >> >> Hey Lance, and all the others, >> >> Just wanted to add my two cents. I also find the current naming to be a >> bit confusing with past endeavours. (does Gnomebuntu ring a bell too?) >> >> I agree an original name could be good for defining the flavour. (from a >> marketing view) >> >> To be honest, I really like Gubuntu. It's simple and relates to other >> (active) flavours, Lubuntu, Kubuntu. >> >> I really love this project and I enjoy promoting it. I don't do much work >> so maybe this is a sneaky opportunity to also say thank you to all those >> involved. Your work is really appreciated. >> >> Mike H. >> On Nov 23, 2012 11:54 PM, "Lance" >> <lbsol...@yahoo.com<http://mc/compose?to=lbsol...@yahoo.com>> >> wrote: >> >> Maybe I should say it's past time for a name change ;^) >> >> Using "ubuntu GNOME remix" has resulted in the unfortunate use of UGR as >> an acronym which could be problematic due to this failed project: >> >> http://ugr.teampr0xy.net/ >> >> I know becoming an official "flavor" of Ubuntu can be a long drawn out >> process but I remember using Lubuntu as far back as Lucid even though it >> didn't become an official flavor until Oneiric: >> >> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Lubuntu/ReleaseNotes/LucidLynx >> >> Why can't we do "Gubuntu"? >> >> Has anyone even asked? >> >> If we can't do that yet why can't we change to using using "ubuntu GNOME >> desktop" so the new acronym would be UGD? >> >> I really love this project because it will give us the opportunity to >> more closely interact with the Gnome devs and I'd hope our input can help >> shape the successful future of Gnome in general. >> >> Lance >> >> -- >> Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-gnome >> Post to : >> ubuntu-gnome@lists.launchpad.net<http://mc/compose?to=ubuntu-gnome@lists.launchpad.net> >> Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-gnome >> More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp >> >> > -- > Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-gnome > Post to : ubuntu-gnome@lists.launchpad.net > Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-gnome > More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp > > -- Everaldo Canuto +55 11 981-141-805 | everaldo.can...@gmail.com 01100101 01110110 01100101 01110010 01100001 01101100 01100100 01101111
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