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

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-03-09 20:24:27

"Reid Sweatman" <drunkardswalk_at_[hidden]> writes:

>> 
>> "Eric Niebler" <eric_at_[hidden]> writes:
>> 
>> >
>> > 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.
>
>
> True, but MS is notoriously litigious, and, well, I assume you know
> of the case where IBM sued someone for doing a logo in block blue
> letters?  Won too (big surprise).  Some years ago.

Yeah, I've been convinced it's a problem since at least yesterday. :(

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Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
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