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Re: [LUG] Gnome vs Groupon

 

On 11/11/14 16:30, Martijn Grooten wrote:
> On Tue, Nov 11, 2014 at 03:39:01PM +0000, Brad Rogers wrote:
>> Amount raised at the time I viewed was a little over $21,000, which is a
>> tiny amount for any court case that may ensue.  I've yet to decide on
>> the size of my donation, but I shall be making one.
> 
> You may want to read this before you do so
> 
> https://engineering.groupon.com/2014/misc/gnome-foundation-and-groupon-product-names/

It's good that Groupon want to work with the Gnome Foundation, and will
choose an alternative name if they can't come to an agreement.

However, I'm still glad I donated to the Gnome Foundation. I'm sure
they'll find another good use for the money if they don't need it for
the trademark case.

Anthony
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