[plug] Something is awfully wrong with this scenario. Jeremy?

Mr Shayne shayne at guild.murdoch.edu.au
Tue Aug 16 13:58:19 WST 2005


Jeremys history (well other than "that scientology thing we dont speak
about") speaks for itself. The guy is clearly got the right interests at
heart even if , by the looks of it, this is all a little mis-advised.

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Freedom's just another word for something new to regulate

On Tue, 16 Aug 2005, simon wrote:

> Mr Shayne (shayne at guild.murdoch.edu.au) wrote:
> >
> >
> > Scuse the language but .... wtf?
> >
> > Jeremy? Is this true?
> >
>
> This whole situation leaves me cold..... why?
>
> 1) Linus is unaware of this, or at least they do not know if he is aware of
> it.
>
> 2) Jeremy is doing this on behalf of Linux Australia on behalf of Linus. Seems
> odd, if Linus was worried wouldnt he just apply himself or at least take a
> more direct route?
>
> 3) The action is supposedly meant to avoid abuse of the Linux trademark - but
> going by the summaries, the action will simply allow Linux Australia to charge
> for the abuse of the Linux trademark :) Perhaps someone can clarify this, but
> Im not sure why fees were even mentioned - couldnt it just have been an
> allow/deny thing?
>
> 4) Can someone point out abuses of the Linux trademark beyond the example
> given in the article? (which was really more of an abuse of the 'Linux
> Australia' trademark).
>
> 5) Who would decide what is an abuse? Are the rules for abuse clearly stated?
> Are they stated in any legal manner (ie, can a company use the word Linux in a
> trademark capacity and be assured they would not be subject to action)?
> Rebranding costs time and money.
>
>
> There are 2 main groups of people I dont trust (or at least, treat with
> extreme scepticism) after having dealt with both groups, and unfortunately
> Jeremy appears to fall into both groups :) If the intent is truely what is
> stated, perhaps Linus should be made aware, and perhaps he should consider
> alternative arrangements which might avoid some of the knee-jerk reactions.
>
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