Lindows throws in the tow - l

Logla · Apr 14, 2004, 10:38 PM

Linux distributor Lindows is changing the name of its operating system to Linspire. The company hopes "this puts a halt on the international lawsuits."

Microsoft has been busy suing the company in the US and in Europe alleging that Lindows is too similar to Windows. After failing to persuade the US courts the software giant filed trademark lawsuits against Lindows in Finland, France, Sweden, the Netherlands and Canada.

The case became ever more surreal with Microsoft lawyers claiming that Lindows first changed name Lin--s is pronounced "Lindash" "which bears an auditive resemblance to Windows".

Source: The Register

The_Neon_Cowboy · Apr 15, 2004, 12:53 AM

do you blame them? microsft of doing under handed things

Hellra!ser · Apr 15, 2004, 02:14 AM

Get Linspire for FREE with a coupon code @ http://www.linspire.com/btorder . In Michael's Minute eMail he wants you to guess the Code, but for those who don't like games it's: LINDOWS.

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nForcer · Apr 15, 2004, 03:53 AM

I hate to make this a long 'Quick Reply' but if someone came up with, say MicDonalds and did 90% the same as McDonalds..and you were hounded by McDonalds (still with me) about abusing thier name...would you blame them? Or how about Mal-Wart and Wal-Mart. You're not only confusing the consumer but causing a world of chaos. In this case, they named it Lindows to spite Microsoft - it was cheap and they should have known that from the start.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Apr 15, 2004, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by nForcer
I hate to make this a long 'Quick Reply' but if someone came up with, say MicDonalds and did 90% the same as McDonalds..and you were hounded by McDonalds (still with me) about abusing thier name...would you blame them? Or how about Mal-Wart and Wal-Mart. You're not only confusing the consumer but causing a world of chaos. In this case, they named it Lindows to spite Microsoft - it was cheap and they should have known that from the start.

i sorry but that is wrong what microsofts "crusade" is wrong

remids me og the people trying to copy right/trademark "your fired"
so it's illeal to tell some one your fired...

its all about $$$$

the reason Lindows was named that is they are a very "windows like" version of linux and offers compatablity with windows standards

BTW: more info here http://www.hardwareheaven.com/showthre...threadid=43289

No_Style · Apr 15, 2004, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by nForcer
I hate to make this a long 'Quick Reply' but if someone came up with, say MicDonalds and did 90% the same as McDonalds..and you were hounded by McDonalds (still with me) about abusing thier name...would you blame them? Or how about Mal-Wart and Wal-Mart. You're not only confusing the consumer but causing a world of chaos. In this case, they named it Lindows to spite Microsoft - it was cheap and they should have known that from the start.

Agreed.

nForcer · Apr 15, 2004, 06:11 AM

I should mention that I do not agree to all of Microsoft's marketing/business stataregies, but inorder to get where they are today, they must have done someting (or a LOT of things) right. People often overlook this aspect while they post thier childish rants against Microsoft (and I direct that to no one here - just a general opinion)

No_Style · Apr 15, 2004, 01:55 PM

One of the major concerns over MS is the fact that they bundle products with it. Now, in my opinion that makes it a hell of a lot easier for the consumer. XP is a fine example of how easy MS made it for the consumer. You get practically everything you ever need for XP. Built in media player, cd writing software, zip utility... all so very easy. Is this fair to the competition? Well yes? It's Microsoft's OS.

So instead of piggy backing on MS' glory and fame by means of "mimicking" them or suing them. Try making a great product that people would pay for. If people focused the same amount of money, time and effort they used to try to sue MS or complain about MS, they'd have that great product.

P.S - I don't know what Lindows was trying to do. In my eyes, using Lindows was a bad marketting move. It makes Lindows look like a rip off of Windows. For example, would you buy a Sony TV? Or one with a Soni name?

Apr 14, 2004, 10:38 PM	#1
Logla HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,311 Rep Power: 0	Lindows throws in the tow - l Linux distributor Lindows is changing the name of its operating system to Linspire. The company hopes "this puts a halt on the international lawsuits." Microsoft has been busy suing the company in the US and in Europe alleging that Lindows is too similar to Windows. After failing to persuade the US courts the software giant filed trademark lawsuits against Lindows in Finland, France, Sweden, the Netherlands and Canada. The case became ever more surreal with Microsoft lawyers claiming that Lindows first changed name Lin--s is pronounced "Lindash" "which bears an auditive resemblance to Windows". Source: The Register

Apr 15, 2004, 12:53 AM	#2
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	do you blame them? microsft of doing under handed things __________________

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No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	I personally One of the major concerns over MS is the fact that they bundle products with it. Now, in my opinion that makes it a hell of a lot easier for the consumer. XP is a fine example of how easy MS made it for the consumer. You get practically everything you ever need for XP. Built in media player, cd writing software, zip utility... all so very easy. Is this fair to the competition? Well yes? It's Microsoft's OS. So instead of piggy backing on MS' glory and fame by means of "mimicking" them or suing them. Try making a great product that people would pay for. If people focused the same amount of money, time and effort they used to try to sue MS or complain about MS, they'd have that great product. P.S - I don't know what Lindows was trying to do. In my eyes, using Lindows was a bad marketting move. It makes Lindows look like a rip off of Windows. For example, would you buy a Sony TV? Or one with a Soni name? __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here Last edited by No_Style; Apr 15, 2004 at 02:01 PM.

Apr 15, 2004, 02:14 AM	#3
Hellra!ser DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	Get Linspire for FREE with a coupon code @ http://www.linspire.com/btorder . In Michael's Minute eMail he wants you to guess the Code, but for those who don't like games it's: LINDOWS. Hellra!ser

Apr 15, 2004, 03:53 AM	#4
nForcer Twice the fun! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,404 Rep Power: 0	I hate to make this a long 'Quick Reply' but if someone came up with, say MicDonalds and did 90% the same as McDonalds..and you were hounded by McDonalds (still with me) about abusing thier name...would you blame them? Or how about Mal-Wart and Wal-Mart. You're not only confusing the consumer but causing a world of chaos. In this case, they named it Lindows to spite Microsoft - it was cheap and they should have known that from the start.

Apr 15, 2004, 06:11 AM	#7
nForcer Twice the fun! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,404 Rep Power: 0	I should mention that I do not agree to all of Microsoft's marketing/business stataregies, but inorder to get where they are today, they must have done someting (or a LOT of things) right. People often overlook this aspect while they post thier childish rants against Microsoft (and I direct that to no one here - just a general opinion)