Hi.

>   hi, i am interested in distributing the openoffice.org software for
> windows as is on a cd rom. I am unsure as to how to go about gaining the
> relivant permitions for the use of the openoffice.org graphics for a cd
> and letter head. 

We are having a few hiccups in this process as a direct result of Oracle's 
takeover of Sun. They have decreed a change in the logo and other graphics, so 
the first problem is a lack of much in the way of graphics incorporating the 
new logo.

The second is related to tradmark issues. teh old procedure (in the absence of 
a formal TM policy) was a case-by-case consideration. The new owner and logo 
has caused some probalems. Those who would normally approve or reject 
([email protected]) have been left not knowing if they can approve 
requests, at least so far as the new logo is concerned, so the whole process 
has sort of stalled :( (the ones that normally would issue the approvals are 
afraid of being sued if they get it wrong).

> it would be greatly appreceated if if someone could
> point me in the right direction to gain permithion and the graphics to use,

The email address I mentioned above ([email protected]) is the 
best place to start. Just be warned, however, that you may not get an 
immediate reply. Those volunteers monitoring the address have to have the 
time, and then have to wade through the spam to find the genuine requests. 
couple that with the problems mentioned above, and the delay is even more 
likely. 

From my POV, if it were up to me I'd just continue as it has been done in the 
past. Who cares if they sue me? I don't.  It won't do them any good, as I have 
no seizable assets. Whoop-dee-doo!

Ultimately, it is up to you as to how you proceed. If you are planning to get 
letter head printed up, then I'd wait, otherwise I'd suggest using the old 
logo for now, at least until the end of October, and then check back. Probably 
best to write to the address I gave though.

Sorry I can't be of more help.
> 
> regards, David Cantwell
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