During the last month there has been some discussion about how
many logos we need: either one logo just like we have now, or
two logos, and liberal and one official.
I feel that a vote would be a good way to resolve this issue. Here
is a short overview of the options:
* single logo
Concept: Same situation as we have now: use one logo that everyone can
use freely.
Pros: single logo, no hassles with two licenses
Cons: we cannot distinguish products which we feel are more official or
that deserve some official promotion except by using a special title
liberal logo license:
Copyright (c) 1999 Software in the Public Interest
this logo or a modified version may be used by anyone to refer to
the Debian project, but does not indicate endoresement by the
project. We reserve the right to revoke a license at our discression.
* dual logo-set: liberal and official logo
Concept: a liberal logo which may be used and modified by everyone, and
an official logo with a more restricted license that can be used for
things that have some official approval
Pros: allows us to distinguish officialy sanctioned things while still
allowing everyone to use another Debian logo
Cons: two logos might become confusing
Licenses:
liberal logo license:
Copyright (c) 1999 Software in the Public Interest
this logo or a modified version may be used by anyone to refer to
the Debian project, but does not indicate endoresement by the
project.
official logo license:
Copyright (c) 1999 Software in the Public Interest
I. This logo may only be used if:
a) the product it is used for is made using a documented procedure
as published on www.debian.org (for example official CD-creation)
b) if we give approval for its use
II. may be used if an official part of debian (decided using the rules
in I) is part of the complete product, if it is made clear that only
this part is officialy approved
III. We reserve the right to revoke a license for a product
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I hereby propose to choose the new logo by General Resolution.
The ballot will contain the options:
1) single logo (current situation)
2) dual logo-set (liberal and official logo)
3) further discussion
There are 497 registered voters. That makes Q 22.29 and the quorum
67 votes.
Though there is normally a two week discussion period followed by a
two week voting period, I am shortening the discussion period to one
week.
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