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- deannnnnn, on 10/12/2007, -3/+120Haha. Anyone else think that the graphic designer did this as an homage, not a ripoff?
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -2/+118That's Fedora Core 5's initial install picture (the bubble theme), just with a different color scheme & the Fedora "F" logo replaced with ubuntu's.
- Kratisto, on 10/12/2007, -0/+77Open source subliminal messaging.
- schestowitz, on 10/12/2007, -2/+67@ cloakeddagger: exactly what I was gonna say. Share the knowledge. Exploit the freedom.
MSN was accused of doing something similar, but it's a generic symbol that's independent from Ubuntu GNU/Linux. In this case, the colours chosen leave no room for doubt and misinterpretation. - guitarhcp, on 10/12/2007, -4/+62Here is the URL to the closeup:
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/8623/dscn0350dd6.jpg
And the flash version of this month's issue: (page 36-37)
http://www.reviewitmagazine.com/virtualmagazine/April2007/ - bobslaede, on 10/12/2007, -0/+50Well actually ubuntu is a trademark of Canonical Ltd. a real life company
- Fidodo, on 10/12/2007, -10/+58I bet it was some graphics guy just having some fun. It's not like there's some big conspiracy here.
- Miniman, on 10/12/2007, -5/+52you really think that thats the reason?
- zovres, on 10/12/2007, -1/+46Funny I just google imaged "ubuntu" and I got to see 3 very fine pieces of ass.
- quaunaut, on 10/12/2007, -2/+40That leads me to think "zomg Linux homage!"
- veracon, on 10/12/2007, -0/+38Good point!
For anyone who hasn't seen it, here's a screenshot of Fedora's installer (albeit a terrible one): http://www.pyrocpu.com/phx/20060117_01.jpg - akira117, on 10/12/2007, -2/+39.::Side by Side Comparison::.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/200/456929570_eb69c975f8_o.png - karamba_kid, on 10/12/2007, -3/+32@ Over90
Opensource is opensource and trademark infringement is trademark infringement. Two different things completely. And just for future reference the software is also copyrighted and it is not in the public domain. - JimmyRyan, on 10/12/2007, -3/+29I don't think that had anything to do with it at all.. AT BEST it was a graphic designer who is a fan of Ubuntu. What it means from here? Well that is obvious.. Ubuntu is going to TAKE OVER THE WORLD!!!!
- fredxor, on 10/12/2007, -4/+25I made a high res version from that flash site. Here it is: http://img456.imageshack.us/my.php?image=virtualmagaizneadubunturk7.png
- spz104, on 10/12/2007, -2/+23wow, google image search for ubuntu is NSFW!!
- Dayyve, on 10/12/2007, -5/+21It's got something to do with it, no matter how minor. Someone saw that Ubuntu logo somewhere and imitation is the sincerest form of flattery so I'd say the Ubuntu logo is a success.
- SamKellett, on 10/12/2007, -3/+18Link in question: http://blog.levhita.net/wp-content/uploads/2006/07/ubuntu-logo.jpg
Man that's funny. - fredxor, on 10/12/2007, -1/+16It was merged with this thread: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=407195
- ALeavitt, on 10/12/2007, -2/+17@fatdog789
It's clear that you don't really understand what Open Source or GPL are really about. Yes, they state that code and media can be used and modified, but they stipulate that any reproduced GPL code or media must be accompanied by and abide by the GPL. Also, any code derived from a GPL-licensed project must itself be open source and subject to the GPL license. As I don't see the source code or GPL accompanying the ad, I'm going to go out on a limb and say that they violated the letter and intent of the agreement. - mzwaterski, on 10/12/2007, -1/+15Just for clarification, its an advertisement that is in Reviewit magazine. The ad is for some medical places including the Houston Spine and Rehabilitation Center.
- cjmal, on 10/12/2007, -7/+20instead of having to explain it you could've just said "quick, someone all the logo industry association of America" and we would've all understood it.
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -1/+13open source != copyright free
- Dayyve, on 10/12/2007, -1/+12Hopefully someone has a spine and admits to it. Maybe give some free rehabbing to all the overworked ubuntu devs.
- demonstar55, on 10/12/2007, -2/+12http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Ubuntu_Logo.svg
has copyright warnings and explanation of how it's fair use on wikipedia. Says it's TM'd by Canonical LTD too, so it is TM'd. - sputnike, on 10/12/2007, -0/+9From wikipedia: "Summary: Ubuntu logo. Trademark Canonical LTD. Used under fair use."
Wikipedia Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Ubuntu_Logo.svg
The logo origionated from the Canonical logo, except they put circles representing heads as people holding hands. Canonical Wikipedia Entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canonical_Ltd.
The Legal Page at the Ubuntu site: http://www.ubuntu.com/legal
Which states that: "Any trademarks, logos and service marks ("Marks") displayed on this website are the property of their owners, whether Canonical or third parties. For example, Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Debian is a trademark of Software in the Public Interest, Inc. Windows is allegedly a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Ubuntu, Ubuntu Logo, Canonical and Canonical Logo are registered trademarks of Canonical Ltd."
Someone has some explaining to do to readers of that magazine, the advertising design agency and their bosses. - idonthack, on 10/12/2007, -1/+10Dammit. Why do they put the "thumbs up" button next to the "thumbs down" button?
Someone bury this guy for me. - strabes, on 10/12/2007, -0/+8@outhouseinput: Obviously it is since it's on the front page.
- MagL33To, on 10/12/2007, -0/+7Also:
https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-es/attachments/20051202/4abe3cb1/ubuntu_5.11.jpg - sebnukem, on 10/12/2007, -0/+7...and the Fedora Core 6 bubbles.
- cliffyboro, on 10/12/2007, -1/+8I noticed that the other day too :D
- treehead, on 10/12/2007, -1/+8@over90:
I am not certain what you meant by "this drama". Do you mean an uproar over the (apparent) misuse of the logo, or do you mean that "everyone so angry"? If the main reason you don't use Linux is over an ideological stance, then more power to you. If it's over the perceived attitude of the Linux community, then I would encourage you to use Linux in spite of whatever stigma Digg users are giving it.
Either way, if you had been more articulate with your response, you may have actually accomplished something with it besides venting "this sucks." - foodkin, on 10/12/2007, -1/+8Thought it looked familiar....
http://www.everdusk.be/uploads/File/mat_files/Fedora-like%20Ubuntu%20artpack/Splash/ubuntu-splash%20(brown).svg
http://www.everdusk.be/index.php?page=Fedora_like_artpack
ripped off 2 people at once, good going! - tribble222, on 10/12/2007, -1/+8Here's the ubuntuforums thread http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=407195&highlight=reviewit
- nayr, on 10/12/2007, -0/+6elnayr: Becuase ubuntu also represents the foss community. (Free/Open Source Software). Also, did you steal my name?
- homeskillet77, on 10/12/2007, -0/+6I'm not sure I follow your line of reasoning. This has nothing to do with Intellectual property. Trademarks are just that, specific markings that are unique to a business, process or product. If another product, process or business uses a trademark that isn't theirs, regardless of the circumstances, it's infringement. So yeah, it'd be illegal if that logo is trademarked.
Also, why WOULD you care if somebody used a logo you designed? If you designed it for anybody other than yourself than you shouldn't care if somebody "borrowed" them.. they don't belong to you. If you dd it for yourself and somebody borrowed it..it still might not matter unless it's trademarked or you assert copyright over it.
The law is very clear when it comes to trademarks and copyrights. SO maybe you should stop telling people to "STFU" ( which btw, shows your age, maturity level and educational background ) and read up on trademarks? NO? didn't think so. - sputnike, on 10/12/2007, -0/+6Oh by the way anyone seen Revolution OS? Watch it, it will clear things up about this. You can easily find a copy on the internet. It basically states that even Open Source software is copyright as they don't want anyone to just come along, steal their stuff and pass it off as their own. It is NOT public domain. Any work made is copyright automatically unless the owner specifically claims that you can use it and it is Open to useage anywhere.
- gometro33, on 10/12/2007, -2/+7page 36 if you're looking at the flash version
- rageguy, on 10/12/2007, -0/+5It is a direct rip off of this splash screen in the Fedora-like theme:
http://www.everdusk.be/uploads/File/mat_files/Fedora-like%20Ubuntu%20artpack/Splash/ubuntu-splash.svg
You can see the box and bubbles line up perfectly. - SharkyTech, on 10/12/2007, -0/+4Yes. You are confused.
- 13thfloor, on 10/12/2007, -0/+4The next issue will use the Fedora logo...
- bouche, on 10/12/2007, -0/+4how many nerds pulled the goalie over that one?
- k1down, on 10/12/2007, -4/+8The Ubuntu logo is great looking. At least they picked something good to rip off.
I've always thought it looked kinda like a daycare sign though... - dafragsta, on 10/12/2007, -1/+4Guys, before you post your "I bet he's a fan" post, maybe you should read the thread. He didn't just swipe the Ubuntu logo, he stole non-logo graphics from the Fedora Core installer as well. Pretty silly and lazy if you ask me. It would've taken him 20 minutes to build a similar but not exactly the same graphic in any graphics program if he was even halfway competent.
As someone who has had people swipe entire pieces of art and templates and relabeled/rebranded them, I know how completely infuriating that is, especially if the swiped art gets more exposure than the original art. - cfizzo, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3Inaccurate title. Should say "ReviewIt Magazine ADVERTISEMENT Uses Ubuntu Logo."
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3Sue them and raise money for open source development!
- ialan2, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3Ubumtu anyone?
- LaueOfficer, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3"Over my dead body it is."
That can.... be arranged..... - ryancalderoni, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3i bet that the graphic designer is an ubuntu fan and thought it would be cool to sneak it in where the editors wouldn't notice, and deep down inside he thought to himself, "i'm helping ubuntu spread through subliminal advertisement!'
- poisonborz, on 10/12/2007, -0/+3Umm...basically a mashup of two Linux distribs? This hardly can be an accident... Or professional graphic designer clipart collections now include opensource-related (therefore not held as copyright-protected) logos also?
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