[boost] Re: Logo 67 bad [was: Logo comments]

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-03-08 22:33:26

"Eric Niebler" <eric_at_[hidden]> writes:

> A lot of people are expressing favorable opinions about selection 67 
> boost/squares. This logo is simply out of the question, in my opinion, 
> because of its glaring similarity to the marketing imagery of Visual 
> Studio. Just look at the Visual C++ box:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/6chhn
> http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/images/gallery/boxshots/web/visual-c-plus-plus03.jpg
>
> IMO, option 67 should be removed.

I consider that a background pattern and not sacrosanct.  I never
would have noticed it had you not pointed it out.

I think if we had to eliminate any abstract graphic that was used in
promotional or packaging material, there'd be hardly anything we could
use.

-- 
Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
www.boost-consulting.com