[ogb-discuss] OGB/2007/004 written resolution

[Brandorr]

On Nov 7, 2007 4:20 PM, Keith M Wesolowski <keith.wesolowski at sun.com> wrote:
> Updated text based on discussion and input in our meeting:
>
> Resolved, that the OGB make certain public statements and requests
> concerning Project Indiana and distribution nomenclature.  This act
> may be referenced as "OGB/2007/004 Trademark Usage and Distribution
> Nomenclature".
>
> The specific statements and requests shall be:
>
> The OGB notes Sun's and the Indiana Project Team's recent
> announcement[0] that a preview release of their distribution is now
> available as the 'OpenSolaris Developer Preview'.  Unfortunately, this
> choice of nomenclature implies that this prototype has been endorsed
> by the OpenSolaris Community as the exclusive expression of our values
> and intent.  Neither the community's Members nor the OGB have given
> such an endorsement.
>
> On behalf of the OpenSolaris Community, the OGB has therefore
> determined that this choice of nomenclature is not appropriate at this
> time.  We share Sun's commitment to the timely adoption and execution of a
> fair and flexible policy governing use of the OpenSolaris trademark once
> consensus has been achieved on that policy's desired terms.  We are
> aware and supportive of the ongoing effort to achieve that
> consensus[1] and will rely on its results when negotiating the final
> agreement with Sun.
>
> Until that time, we ask that the OpenSolaris Community and Sun
> discontinue referring to any distribution in a way that implies
> exclusive endorsement of the OpenSolaris Community.  Project Teams
> are asked instead to use terms such as "a distribution of OpenSolaris
> technology" or "a candidate OpenSolaris distribution".  We recognise the
> commendable work done by distribution project teams and look forward
> to further constructive engagement with them to move forward on a policy
> reflecting our shared values.

One observation. It was not until this "implied community endorsement
appeared" on "community infrastructure" IE: OpenSolaris.org, did the
community react.

How about changing the third para to explicitly ask [Sun] to consider
removing such naming statements from the "community infrastructure".
IE:

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"Until that time, we ask that [Sun] consider acknowledging the
community's concerns by removing material from "community
infrastructure" that implies the community's exclusive endorsement. We
the OGB feel that this act would be interpreted by
the community as a sign that Sun values the community's input, and
would do increase the odds of a fruitful and mutually beneficial
outcome.
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I'd also like the OGB to consider the addition of the following
statement, but this could be part of a separate request to Sun"
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"We also encourage [Sun] to actively engage the OGB, (publicly or
privately) as early as possible, prior to any future activities that
have a likelihood of raising controversy."
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-Brian

> [0] http://mail.opensolaris.org/pipermail/opensolaris-discuss/2007-October/035322.html
>
> [1] http://www.opensolaris.org/os/project/branding/
>
>
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