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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. Yeah. by miseryinmotion · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Lin--s?
    Honestly, that is just a horrible name.
    I mean, it's target audience has enough problems with "dot com," how are they going to make sense out of "Lin--s" ?

  2. Hmm--- by Cyclopedian · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Dis-y
    Mic--oft
    AO--ime---ner
    S-O

    This is fun!

    -Cyc

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  3. well, i would of called it something else by FictionPimp · · Score: 0, Redundant

    www.thelinuxdistroformerlycalledlindows.com
    lindosft.com
    lindoor.com The only thing easier then a window is a door - great slogan
    msmadeuschangeourname.com
    You guys can come up with the rest. This has to be the most stupid thing I have ever read. And that includes my own posts.

  4. I've got a suggestion for them... by Tumbleweed · · Score: 0, Redundant

    How about 'lin-WeWereFrickinStupidToThinkWeWouldGetAwayWithT hatInTheFirstPlace.com'?

  5. Re:Unfortunate by ChaosDiscord · · Score: 0, Redundant
    ...I have to counter that they are worried about Lindows infringing on their copyright, not about "blocking" Linux.

    Well, trademark to be specific, but I understand your point.

    I know it's easy to jump on MS, but let's be honest: Lindows, as a word, doesn't mean anything. It's just Windows with an L instead of a W. It is OBVIOUSLY trying to cash in on the Windows franchise.

    Microsoft has to at least share the blame. "Windows" is a terrible trademark. Trying to claim a trademark on a term that had an accepted meaning within the industry long before you named a product after it is just sleazy. "Microsoft Windows" is a good trademark, but "Windows" is a terrible trademark. "Lindows" at least created a new word, just the sort of thing that is clearly trademarkable.

    Oh, and with a neat 95% of the marketplace, I think MS is winning in the free market.

    That's a big leap of logic. I could just as easily say, "With a neat 95% of the marketplace, I think MS is clearly abusing a monopoly position." Dominant market position can mean lots of things.

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  6. Just when you thought... by ReadParse · · Score: 0, Redundant

    they could never have a more stupid name.