On Fri, 2005-08-19 at 12:39 -0500, Les Mikesell wrote:
> On Fri, 2005-08-19 at 11:29, Rodrigo Barbosa wrote:
> > >
> > > Yet the GPL explicitly gives anyone the right to fork the Linux kernel
> > > into anything they want as long as they meet the GPL requirements. Odd
> > > paradox there, given the requirement to retain proper copyright
> > > notices...
> >
> > That has absolutely nothing to do with the GPL. Is is a Trademark on the
> > NAME. Feel free to fork the code and name it something else, and you
> > won't have any trademark related problems.
>
> Can you give proper copyright credit on the Linux kernel without the
> name Linux? A quick grep through the source tree shows the word is
> used thousands of times. If there are restrictions on the usage, how
> do you reconcile that with the GPL requirement that prohibits
> additional restrictions?
>
Just for the record, here is the answer for that question:
Trademarks: Use Requiring A Sublicense.
On the other hand, if you plan to market a Linux - based product or
service to the public using a trademark that includes the element
"Linux," such as "Super Dooper Linux" or "Real Time Linux Consultants"
you are required to apply for and obtain a low-cost sublicense from LMI.
This is true whether or not you apply to register your trademark with a
government.
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