linuxaudio.org

Hi Jon,
> We plan on creating a FAQ that explains some of the harder points

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> of law in more understandable terms.

I think that would be a good move. There's plenty of scope for

misunderstanding here.
> > However, the actual licence text, by setting an annual fee for

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> > non-profits, seems to contradict it's own fair use provisions.

>

> The term "fair use" is a very legal term, and has very specific

> needs.  I can not just say that your use of the term "Linux" is

> "fair use" just because it fits the definition of what you and I

> might consider "fair".

Quite. My main concern is that legitimate non-profit groups are

dissuaded from having Linux in their name, which would obviously be

counterproductive.
> >As far as linuxaudio.org is concerned, we could help that effort

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> > by putting 'LINUX® is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds'

>

> This would be a wonderful thing, and would help to protect the Mark

> in any case.

I've done that today, and put in a link to linuxmark.org.
A suggestion: why not have someone connected to LMI write an article

about the defence of the Linux trademark, encouraging sites to adopt

the trademark statement (if they haven't done so already)? I can

suggest this to the editor of LinuxUser & Developer if you like. I

think it would be a good subject for a one page column (around 800

words).
> I beg to be quiet about this at this point so

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> I can prepare for a board meeting where I will discuss your

> concerns and feedback with the attornies and other board members.

Of course, that's why I contacted you instead of posting on

Slashdot :-)
Cheers!
Daniel