I thought of that, but the main reason for doing it the way I have is because the second choice, Manifold, is likely encumbered by trademark, while ManifoldCF is not. So I personally don't think we need as broad a vote as last time.
Karl On Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at 2:40 PM, Jack Krupansky <jack.krupan...@lucidimagination.com> wrote: > We could put "CF" on the end of each of the original short names and re-vote > them... but don't do that unless somebody "seconds" that approach. > > -- Jack Krupansky > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: "Karl Wright" <daddy...@gmail.com> > Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 2:33 PM > To: "connectors-dev" <connectors-dev@incubator.apache.org> > Subject: [VOTE] Pick either Apache Connectors Framework or Apache ManifoldCF > >> Grant's feedback from the board is that ACF would likely not be >> blocked, but is indeed too broad. >> >> Based on the popularity of Apache Manifold the last time 'round, but >> the concern that Manifold is indeed a registered trademark, Grant >> proposes that we consider changing the name from Apache Connectors >> Framework to Apache ManifoldCF. I'd like a vote of those who think >> this is a good idea. >> >> Vote +1 if you want this project to become Apache ManifoldCF, or -1 if >> you want to keep the current name Apache Connectors Framework. >> >> Karl > >
