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Re: Time for a name change?

 

Fu*k google, i want gubuntu :)
Il giorno 23/nov/2012 12:34, "Michael Heyns" <mike.bean.heyns@xxxxxxxxx> ha
scritto:

> 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" <lbsolost@xxxxxxxxx> 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
>>
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