In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, mike3 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Why can't GNU systems, BSD systems, etc. be called "unix systems" in > everyday conversational language? Your tirade starts with an incorrect premise. Trademark restrictions only apply to use of language in trade, not ordinary conversational language. Feel free to use words like Unix, Xerox, and Band-Aid when talking casually. But if you use them in ads, documentation, marketing collateral, etc. you must have the legal authorization. -- Barry Margolin, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Arlington, MA *** PLEASE post questions in newsgroups, not directly to me *** *** PLEASE don't copy me on replies, I'll read them in the group *** _______________________________________________ gnu-misc-discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/gnu-misc-discuss
