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Lindows becomes Lindash

Posted by michael on from the at-least-it-isn't-linfire dept.

Daveh writes "The Register is reporting that 'The operating system Lindows is now available as Lin---s (pronounced: Lin-dash) in those countries where Microsoft has blocked the availability of the desktop Linux distribution. The new name complies with a recent Amsterdam court ruling (PDF), the San Diego company says.' There are a few new sites to reflect the name change, including Lin---s.com and Lindash.nl."

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  1. Don't blame Microsoft for this childishness... by TrollBridge · · Score: 1, Flamebait
    Lindows, or whatever you feel like calling it now, set itself up to be screwed with by Microsoft. It didn't do them any favors to present themselves as an imitation of another well-known product, and it doesn't improve their reputation in th epublic's eyes to respond to the inevitable lawsuit with juvenile antics. Is it any wonder why so many people see Linux as little more than a script-kiddie OS?

    Is THIS what you want your boss to think of when you're pitching Linux for the office? Do Linux and OSS a favor: stop supporting Lindows.

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    There's a Mercedes gap too. I want one and can't afford one, but it's not government's job to do anything about it.
  2. bad name ? by MySt1k · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    so ... i can't start selling a new Product called Wicrosoft Mindows in amsterdam ? Wicrodash Mindash (c)2004 this is nonsense!

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    Doh !
  3. Re:It does matter by Anonvmous+Coward · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    "So why is it okay for Palm to have their trademark?"

    Because we love Palm and hate MS!!