Re: usb.org logos are pulled from www.linux-usb.org

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On Fri, Jul 17, 2009 at 09:10:45AM +0200, Florian Echtler wrote:
> >>> Turns out they got upset that we were using the logos when we don't have
> >>> devices that are "certified" as that is the only way they want those
> >>> logos to be used.  No amount of persuading that we are just an operating
> >>> system, and a group of individuals seemed to work, so in the end, I've
> >>> asked them to be removed from the site.
> When I consider how about every second cheap USB device runs over the spec 
> with a bulldozer, maybe they should start complaining there..

They do complain, which is why they trademarked the 2.0 and newer
"marks".  You are not allowed to use them on any device that does not
pass their certification tests.

So, turns out that most companies don't submit their devices for
testing, and just use the old mark, and no one notices :)

Oh well,

greg k-h
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