On Nov 28, 2005, at 12:53 PM, Fawcett, David wrote:
My frustration is that there is a need to pick a random animal or
additional name to add to the product. This just dilutes the value of
the current brand. To me, MapServer is the product that we all use,
love/hate, contribute to, etc. Not even U of M MapServer, just
MapServer. =20
I hate to lose that brand. AutoDesk taking on MapServer Enterprise, I
believe, will confuse a lot of people to think that it is a code
extension of MapServer or a Deluxe version of what is currently being
called 'Cheetah'. They get more of the name than the original product
does. =20
Word.
Maybe MapServer and MapServer Enterprise, just as confusing, but at
least we get to keep the original name and brand. MapServer Core?
MapServer Foo Edition? ... =20
My concern with branding has nothing to do with whether or not the
foundation is a good thing. I think that it could be. =20
David. =20
The foundation could be a good thing, particularly if it keeps people
from suing me ;) Still, I think we've given, or sold, a big chunk of
our mojo to Autodesk to use in their attempt to re-launch MapGuide.
Sean
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