On 13 June 2012 01:33, drew <d...@baseanswers.com> wrote: > On Wed, 2012-06-13 at 00:28 +0100, sebb wrote: >> On 12 June 2012 22:34, drew <d...@baseanswers.com> wrote: >> > On Wed, 2012-06-06 at 18:48 -0400, drew wrote: >> >> I would like to propose that we treat the 13th of the month as our 1st >> >> Anniversary and would like to do the following for the occasion: >> >> >> > <snip> >> > >> >> I would like to release two CD iso images, Windows and Mac on the 13th >> >> of this month. >> >> >> > >> > >> > Howdy, >> > >> > Alright - well, cutting it right down to the end on time here. >> > >> > I just want to be sure, as I'm not sure this is right branding wise - if >> > you anyone sees a problem with this let me know, I don't mind re-working >> > things. I also won't be offended if anyone says hold up.. >> > >> > Here is the final cut on five items: >> > >> > A disk label: >> > http://lo-portal.us/aoo/temp/AOO34-cd-label-win.png >> > >> > Envelope/Sleeve cover: >> > http://lo-portal.us/aoo/temp/AOO34-cd-sleeve-win.png >> > >> > Cut/Fold Envelope: >> > http://lo-portal.us/aoo/temp/AOO34-cd-folded-win.png >> > >> > CD/DVD tall case cover: >> > http://lo-portal.us/aoo/temp/AOO34-dvd-case-win.png >> > >> > A4 poster: >> > http://lo-portal.us/aoo/temp/freeyourself.png >> > >> > I have a few hours ahead of me before I button this iso image up, if you >> > see some glaring problem I missed do please yell. >> >> The only possible problem I see is the text >> >> MS Windows >> XP, Vista, Win 7 >> (c) 2012 Microsoft Corporation >> >> Should MS be spelt in full? >> Microsoft and Windows are both registered trademarks. > > Just space requirements..
All the software packages I have seen which target Windows either omit Microsoft or spell it out in full. AFAIK "MS" is not an official abbreviation for Microsoft; they may not be too happy. >> >> Also, when I first saw this, I briefly thought that the (c) statement >> applied to the content. >> In fact I'm not sure what the (c) does apply to. >> I suspect it should be removed. > > Hi Sebb, > > It should be a registered trademark glyph, there was a mistake earlier > today and you may just need do a cache refresh. I can see the (R) now, however it is not appropriately used. AFAIK, the terms that are registered are Microsoft Windows Vista So the block should be: Microsoft (R) Windows (R) XP, Vista (R), Win 7 (or is it called Windows 7?) It might be OK to omit the (R) after Vista. The following line is misleading and should be removed: (R) 2012 Microsoft Corporation Have a look at some other recent products that are designed for/support Windows and see what they do. > >> >> It would be helpful to make clear that MS Windows is the host OS, and >> is not actually supplied. >> e.g. > > >> >> Version for: >> >> or >> >> Designed for: >> >> or >> >> Supports: >> Microsoft (r) Windows (r) >> XP, Vista, Win 7 (or is it called Windows 7?) > > > hmm - I suppose, though Alexandro is saying 'too much'... tis the normal > way of things in other words ;) > > so... I'll see about trying to do both things at the same time - if I > can tonight, add more white space and one that, actually it will be > better for both. > > > @Sebb - also if you don't mind me asking directly for you thought on > something. > > Rob correctly pointed out that this is really a re-mix of official > material, but not official itself - well, honestly looking at what I've > produced, not sure that is easily discerned. > > Does use of the brand like this, without any notice on any of those > pieces of who I am, who the actual publisher of the iso image is in > other words, cause any concerns in your mind? That is a separate issue, which should be addressed to the ASF Branding / Trademarks team. > Thanks much, > > //drew > > <snip> > >
