Microsoft Sues Lindows
from the bad-Lindows,-bad dept
Well, that didn't take long at all. Microsoft is suing Lindows for trademark violation. Lindows, of course, is the Michael Robertson company that is coming out with a modified version of Linux with Wine, to allow users to easily run Windows-based programs. I'm not sure how I feel about this one. I can see why Microsoft is suing, though, I really doubt that Lindows is going to confuse to many people into thinking it's a Microsoft supported project. The only thought here is the conspiracy theory that Microsoft is working on their own Linux distribution and want the name back for themselves - but that's just my delusional brain making stuff up.
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They may have a case
Anyway, while it sounds like satire or a play on words, MicroSoft may have a case that the business currently known as Lindows may be infringing on the Windows brand name. But then I am not a lawyer and am only offering a bit more than an opinion. This will will probably end up in the legal system and guess who has the deep pockets.
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Re: They may have a case
Lindows is using the Debian distribution and KDE, both of which have been around for a long time. I recently started using Lindows and it's very easy to install and use. They've left WINE out for now as it doesn't work that well.
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This isn't such a bad thing
Some suggestions: Surpass, ItWorks, Better, Washer. Mine are also lame but at least they're better than Lindows.
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No Subject Given
talked about that little detail. Also...
How about basing the name on a type of
fortified wine, to give the idea of "stronger
than wine":
cognac, sherry, port, madeira, malaga,...?
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Only Another Reason Money is God
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