I'm bumping this due to a thread on the user list and would like clarification. It seems as if we've had a decent amount of time to allow for feedback on the new name, but we haven't received any.
Can we put this name issue behind us and move forward? I think we're perfectly fine given that most references are to "Apache Ki" and there are no C&D communications from anyone - let's face it, you're never going to be free and clear from *potential* naming issues unless you have a project name that is completely random does not make any sense at all. Given that our domain is totally different from the one single potential issue, and that there is no Trademark or Patent under that name, and no one from Legal or PRC has said anything to indicate we should rename (again), I really don't think this is an issue. I can also file for the Trademark if it makes our mentors feel better. I'm of the opinion that we need to move forward asap - this is really hurting the project's momentum, and it looks bad bad in the community - I'm sure our existing users feel like they're in 'limbo' because they don't have a definitive answer. I hate to think of the repercussions this would have on the project community if it lasts much longer. On Mon, Mar 30, 2009 at 5:00 AM, Emmanuel Lecharny <[email protected]>wrote: > Alan D. Cabrera wrote: > >> >> On Mar 27, 2009, at 6:02 AM, Emmanuel Lecharny wrote: >> >> Ok, >>> >>> I just discussed with Bill Rowe (one of the board member) about the name >>> issue. Here is his thought about it : >>> - jsecurity, cool name, but might not worth fighting against Juniper >>> - Ki, he would like to get a copy of the C&D letter forwarded to PRC, >>> where the trademark matters are being discussed. >>> >>> So basically, let's first post this letter to PRC (if not already done), >>> and start discuss this there. >>> >> >> Running this by Public Relations?!?!?! How odd. >> > Yes, I know, but this is what I have been told by Bill Rowen Sander Striker > and Sally... Maybe because Larry Rosen is on this list, and because names is > a PRC issue somehow. > > > > -- > -- > cordialement, regards, > Emmanuel Lécharny > www.iktek.com > directory.apache.org > > >
