Re: Linux trademark and PostgreSQL - Mailing list pgsql-advocacy

From Chris Travers
Subject Re: Linux trademark and PostgreSQL
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Msg-id 4306B384.9050403@travelamericas.com
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In response to Re: Linux trademark and PostgreSQL  ("Marc G. Fournier" <scrappy@postgresql.org>)
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Marc G. Fournier wrote:

> On Fri, 19 Aug 2005, Bruce Momjian wrote:
>
>> Well, the Linux Trademark Institute has been around for a long time, and
>> I have seen places where they state that the Linux trademark is owned by
>> Linus.
>>
>> I think in this case they are doing much more damage to Linux by
>> enforcing the trademark than the possible damage caused by negative use
>> of the trademark.
>>
>> I am worried about companies being scared to promote PostgreSQL because
>> of trademark concerns.
>
>
> Which was why, as we discussed on -core, Josh was looking into
> drafting up a "Public License" for this ... you may have been
> travelling while this was discussed though?

That is a capital idea.

Best Wishes,
Chris Travers
Metatron Technology Consulting

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