Python Trademark Filer Ignorant of Python? 261
WebMink writes "Is it possible that the CEO of the company that's trying to file a trademark on 'Python' was unaware of Python's importance as a programming technology? That's what he claims — despite running a hosting company that's trying to break into cloud computing, where Python is used extensively. Still, he also regards the Python Software Foundation as a hostile American company and thinks that getting attention from half the world's geeks is a DDoS. From the article: '[The CEO, Tim Poultney,] confirmed that he'd not involved any technical staff in the decisions he'd made about the Python product brand, and told me he regretted that as it would probably have helped him understand the likely reaction to his trademark challenge. ... He said he now understood how offended the global developer community are and told me there was obviously only one outcome that was now possible.'"
One outcome possible? (Score:5, Funny)
Re:One outcome possible? (Score:5, Funny)
The article seems to end on a cliffhanger. What outcome is the article writer referring to? There are many that spring to mind.
Obviously the Python Software Foundation should rename the language after a lesser known snake. Maybe Mamusi or Atractaspis.
do it (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Seriously? (Score:5, Funny)
No kidding. EVERYONE who's ANYONE knows the Cloud run on Ruby.
Re:Resignation? (Score:5, Funny)
seppuku
Re:One outcome possible? (Score:4, Funny)
He said he now understood how offended the global developer community are and told me there was obviously only one outcome that was now possible. He then removed a automatic pistol which had been concealed beneath his desk, held it under his chin and stared into oblivion. "Tell my children I love them... and that I am sorry", he muttered before squeezing the trigger.
Well maybe not... it just seemed such a dramatic thing to say.
Next, Perl ? (Score:4, Funny)
Anyone preparing to start a new company and name it "Perl" ?
Re:only one outcome that was now possible. (Score:5, Funny)
There's only one outcome that is now possible (Score:5, Funny)
CEO, Tim Poultney: All right, we'll call it a draw.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKhEw7nD9C4 [youtube.com]
Re:One outcome possible? (Score:2, Funny)
Obligatory xkcd [xkcd.com].
Re:Company lacks credibility (Score:5, Funny)
Never knock cloud computing. Whilst I am thinking through strategies to crack problems I will often stare at the clouds out my window. This is neither meaningless nor sensationalist.
The nice thing about cloud computing is you can do it anywhere where you have a clear view of the sky. It can sometimes work with just photographs of the sky.
Re:Resignation? (Score:5, Funny)
Renaming his company to some unique name that others couldn't possibly have thought of, like oh... Apache, or Turbo Gears
Re:Resignation? (Score:5, Funny)
Clearly it would be a big foot coming down from the sky to flatten him.
Re:Seriously? (Score:5, Funny)
It is the equivalent of knowing how to speak English but being unaware that there is a geographic area called England.
So, a not-so-insignificant portion of America?
Re:Resignation? (Score:5, Funny)
I was thinking that he could shorten Pobox Hosting Provider to PHP.
It's not like he hasn't used abbreviations before - the company was formerly known as PIS.
Re:Next, Perl ? (Score:5, Funny)
Anyone preparing to start a new company and name it "Perl" ?
Perl can do anything Python can do!
Re: One outcome possible? (Score:3, Funny)
They could name it after an asp.
Re:Resignation? (Score:5, Funny)
Resignation?
Sue EVERYONE, with the inevitable end result of infinite monies forever. Clearly.
who let the CEO of SCO on here.
Re:Seriously? (Score:4, Funny)