Re: RFC: pentium optimized debian
Jim Mintha <jim@geog.ubc.ca> wrote:
> Not an exact explanation, but I run the Sparc/Linux web site and most
> of the Sparc renaming has stemmed from my "discussions" with SPARC
> International's lawyers. They objected the to term "SparcLinux" and
> the term Sparc/Linux as well as Linux/Sparc, etc. The only acceptable
> term was "Linux for the SPARC based microprocessors" Their rationale
> was that people would think that SPARC Intl. was officially sponsoring
> it if it was called Sparc/Linux. They also objected to _any_ url (ftp
> or http-wise) that had "sparc" and "linux" in it.
>
> Legally I can see their point with "SparcLinux", but I don't think
> they have a leg to stand on for the rest. But it comes down to how
> badly do you want to fight it. After arguing with them for quite a
> while it was easier to rename it S/Linux rather than going to court
> over it. They don't seem to understand the benefit to the SPARC name
> that linux provides, or the effect bad publicity can have.
I think I already mentioned that you stand to lose your trademark if
you're not vigilant in enforcing it.
*shrug*
I'm glad I'm not a lawyer.
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Raul
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