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Firebird Database Project Admin on Name Clash

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the stuff-to-read dept.

CapnKirk writes "Ann Harrison weighs in on the "Firebird--database or browser?" name clash. Her take on things: our users feel threatened. We're responding to their concerns. AOL lawyers said it's ok, so the Mozilla team isn't interested in negotiating, but that's ok because we've gotten a lot of publicity and name recognition. And no, we don't plan on going to court." As always, a small group of users are being real asses about the whole thing. Yay.

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  1. Oh Come On by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Take this thread down quick and let's pretend it never got started.

  2. sounds like they're just whining by Wakkow · · Score: 2, Offtopic

    The tone of the article, to me, sounds like they're just whining. I'm not convinced that having a browser named Phoenix will harm them. Either way, I undestand them wanting Mozilla to choose a new name, but the steps they've taken seem very unprofessional.

    Feel free to try and convince me.. I'm curious what others think.

  3. Its Smimmer! by ralico · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    A floor wax and a dessert topping, from the SNL Skit

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    SCO to Hell