[ogb-discuss] Sun's Responses to the OpenSolaris Trademark Questions

[Rainer Heilke]

My thanks to the OGB for following through with this issue, and for bringing Sun's response to us. Thanks also to Sun for thinking about this issue and continuing the dialog.

I think this is a very positive response from Sun. They have a need (even a legal responsinility to their shareholders) to protect their brands and trademarks. That said, they are expressing a willingness to work with the community to find ways to share said trademarks in ways that accommodate the community while not jeopardizing their legal responsibilities.

I think item 2 makes it clear that this is, in many ways, a starting point. Sun is learning as it goes. The second last paragraph in item 1 states as much, while we all know the incident mentioned in the last paragraph of item 1 was a faltering step to many here. But, Sun has invited input in an open forum. While Sun can't please everyone, they are at least trying and are willing to, at a bare minimum, listen. That's more than most companies will do, and is a solid foundation to start building upon.

Rainer
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