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[Everaldo Canuto <everaldo.canuto@xxxxxxxxx>]

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.heyns@xxxxxxxxx>

> 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" <lbsolost@xxxxxxxxx> 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.heyns@xxxxxxxxx>* wrote:
>>
>>
>> From: Michael Heyns <mike.bean.heyns@xxxxxxxxx>
>> Subject: Re: [Ubuntu-gnome] Time for a name change?
>> To: "Lance" <lbsolost@xxxxxxxxx>
>> Cc: ubuntu-gnome@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> 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" <lbsolost@xxxxxxxxx<http://mc/compose?to=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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