Canadian version of Ubuntu

[Rob Bowers]

We and Ubuntu will know what we're doing when we do it. I see no reason that
there should be risks. Of course we'll be careful. I still say we keep it
uncamouflaged, straight under US patent policy's nose.

Anyway, I guess the first concrete step is to contact Ubuntu on the
matter. Who will do this?

p.s. I'm sure there'll other opportunities to put a mountie uniform on TUX.
Just hold on to that spirit for now.


On 8/3/06, Darryl Moore <darryl at moores.ca> wrote:
>
> On Thu, 2006-08-03 at 21:15 +0300, Rob Bowers wrote:
> > I just want to second an earlier suggestion (by Peter Whittaker) that
> > this Canadian version of Ubuntu be done within Ubuntu -- with its
> > endorsement, and as a part of the larger project.
>
> We can try however here is a quote from
> https://help.ubuntu.com/community/RestrictedFormats
>
> If all of this seems like a lot of work to get non-free media playback
> up and running, please remember that Ubuntu's hands are tied by patents
> and license restrictions in some countries. Look to the future and make
> sure that "Digital Rights Managent" (DRM) and similar restrictions are
> carefully monitored by you, the open source community and free software
> users.
>
>
>
> They may not be willing to take on the risk. However if we distance them
> somewhat via another org and try as best we can to stay within Canadian
> law, then maybe they will.
>
>
>
> >
> > I think we should stay away from canoes, loons, and maple leaves,
> > though. I'd be most satisfied with it if the only difference in the
> > Canadian distribution is the very detail that US law restricts.
> >
>
> Aw but I loved the idea of putting TUX in a mountie uniform. That would
> address another one of my pet peeves which is the RCMP's presumption to
> control that image.
>
> http://www.cbcwatch.ca/?q=node/view/159
>
>
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