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| ''TestName'' || ''name used for a Fedora distro'' || ''Google search +software, +computer, +Linux, +IT'' || {{check}} | | ''TestName'' || ''name used for a Fedora distro'' || ''Google search +software, +computer, +Linux, +IT'' || {{check}} | ||
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=== How to use this table === | |||
# Come up with a name idea. Put the name in the first column. | |||
# Determine whether it passes the "is-a" test. You must be able to complete the sentence "Cambridge is a <...>, and so is ''<YOUR_NAME>''." The link to the new name cannot be the same as the link from Cambridge to Sulphur. Mark the link in the appropriate column, such as "river in Kazakhstan," "deep-sea organism." | |||
#* ''Don't'' choose obvious links, because they usually result in uninteresting names. | |||
#* ''Don't'' choose very general names or unclear links. | |||
#* ''Do'' choose obscure links to interesting things, which makes for a better name. | |||
#* ''Do'' avoid ''all'' previous links wherever possible. | |||
# Use Google to search for possible trademark collisions. First search for the term itself along with "+software", and then broaden your search to include "+computer", "+hardware", "+technology", "+IT", and so on. ''Do not skimp on this step.'' | |||
#* If you find a collision, it is best to find another name. Names that cause collisions will be eliminated by Red Hat's Legal department and thus waste their time, which is a valuable commodity for Fedora. Help us maximize their effectiveness by weeding out names that are trademarks of other entities, especially those in the IT industry. | |||
#* If the collision is outside the IT/computing market, you can still submit the name but you should note the collision in the "Tested" column, and include a link to the site where the collision was found. | |||
#* If you find no collisions, make that notation in the "Tested" column. | |||
# Do not mark the approval columns. These are reserved for the approval authorities such as the Board and Red Hat Legal. | |||
Revision as of 13:45, 2 December 2008
Rules
This page contains community suggestions for the Fedora 11 release name. All submissions must meet the guidelines for release names.
Sulphur -> Cambridge -> <blank>? Cambridge is a <blank>, <New name> is a <blank>.
The link between Sulphur and Cambridge was "both are cities", so the link between Cambridge and the new name cannot be that.
Naming Schedule
- Name collection: Dec 2, 2008 - Dec 8, 2008
- List to Fedora Board: Dec 9, 2008 - Dec 15, 2008
- Board approved list to Legal: Dec 16, 2008 - Jan 4, 2009
- Community vote on final name: Jan 5, 2009 - Jan 9, 2009
- Name announced: Jan 10, 2009
Name Suggestions
| Name | "Is a..." | Tested | Approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| TestName | name used for a Fedora distro | Google search +software, +computer, +Linux, +IT | 
|
How to use this table
- Come up with a name idea. Put the name in the first column.
- Determine whether it passes the "is-a" test. You must be able to complete the sentence "Cambridge is a <...>, and so is <YOUR_NAME>." The link to the new name cannot be the same as the link from Cambridge to Sulphur. Mark the link in the appropriate column, such as "river in Kazakhstan," "deep-sea organism."
- Don't choose obvious links, because they usually result in uninteresting names.
- Don't choose very general names or unclear links.
- Do choose obscure links to interesting things, which makes for a better name.
- Do avoid all previous links wherever possible.
- Use Google to search for possible trademark collisions. First search for the term itself along with "+software", and then broaden your search to include "+computer", "+hardware", "+technology", "+IT", and so on. Do not skimp on this step.
- If you find a collision, it is best to find another name. Names that cause collisions will be eliminated by Red Hat's Legal department and thus waste their time, which is a valuable commodity for Fedora. Help us maximize their effectiveness by weeding out names that are trademarks of other entities, especially those in the IT industry.
- If the collision is outside the IT/computing market, you can still submit the name but you should note the collision in the "Tested" column, and include a link to the site where the collision was found.
- If you find no collisions, make that notation in the "Tested" column.
- Do not mark the approval columns. These are reserved for the approval authorities such as the Board and Red Hat Legal.