Date: Tue, 22 Aug 1995 10:57:46 -0400 From: dennis@et.htp.com (dennis) To: Brian Tao <taob@gate.sinica.edu.tw> Cc: hackers@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Why Linux? (fwd) Message-ID: <199508221457.KAA23168@mail.htp.com>
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>On Sun, 20 Aug 1995, Terry Lambert wrote: >> >> This is hardly what I'd call an equivalent to the Linux Publicity Project >> Web page and real press releases really mailed to real press contacts. > > I think a good start would be to mail manufacturers of FreeBSD- >supported hardware, telling them that their product works (and works >well) on FreeBSD-based servers. > >> It brings up the point that the "Powered by FreeBSD" logo usage should >> require notification of the URL to the "logo maintainers". > > I make that request on my Web page, but it's unenforceable. "Powered by FreeBSD" does not imply approval, nor should it. You're talking about restricting "free" advertising. Its like saying that only skinny girls can where your tee shirts. The idea is to encourage expansion, not make it more work. Dennis
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