closed Joomla.info

[ARMG]

I want to develop the domain into a Joomla friendly website. Any suggestions guys?

 

[draggar]

It would be a hard sell since many people would be afraid of TM issues (even though it is not a TM, it is a well known entity).

 

[ARMG]

Yeah I got plans to develop the domain. Any suggestions on that?

 

[kzoojason]

It would be a hard sell since many people would be afraid of TM issues (even though it is not a TM, it is a well known entity).

There is no TM issue here as it is GPL software you can make build a site to just mirror there site and let people download from yours instead and they will not / can not sue you under the GPL now if you modify the software in someway and do not release your code there going to come after you fast.

http://dev.joomla.org/index2.php?option=com_content&do_pdf=1&id=2336

 

[fab]

There is no TM issue here as it is GPL software you can make build a site to just mirror there site and let people download from yours instead and they will not / can not sue you under the GPL now if you modify the software in someway and do not release your code there going to come after you fast.

To the best of my knowledge you are totally wrong. GPL, doesn't mean there's no TM. It only means that you are free to use their software.

 

[kzoojason]

To the best of my knowledge you are totally wrong. GPL, doesn't mean there's no TM. It only means that you are free to use their software.

ok did a little more looking and i am wrong but your site will still probably be fine if you want to mirror there site or host templates or what ever. as they have this link for trademark issues on there page. http://www.opensourcematters.org/content/view/101/75/

Where you can request and get the right to do things like mirror there site exactly and use joomla in the site name. the gpl gives you the right to do anything to the software including use/resale/code on top of you just have to release any changes.

 

[fab]

if you want to mirror there site

Mirroring a site is good for a ccTld, or the sort.

or host templates or what ever.

Based upon your link:

First, you must make clear that you are not Open Source Matters, Inc. or the Joomla! project and that you do not represent Open Source Matters, Inc. nor the Joomla! project. A simple disclaimer on your home page is an excellent way of doing that.

Second, you may not incorporate the Joomla! name or logo into the name or logo of your website, product, business or service.

Third, you may use the Joomla! name (but not the Joomla! logo) in descriptions of your website, product, business or service to provide accurate information to the public about yourself.

Fourth, you may not use the Joomla! logo.
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If you would like to use the Joomla! name or logo for any other use, please contact the Joomla! project and we'll discuss a way to make that happen. We don't have strong objections to people using the name for their websites and businesses, we just want to have a chance to review such use. Generally, we approve your use if you agree to a few things, mainly: (1) our rights to the Joomla! trademark are valid and superior to yours and (2) you'll take appropriate steps to make sure people don't confuse your website for ours. In other words, it's not a big deal, and short conversation (usually done via email) should clear everything up n short order.

If you currently have a website that is using the Joomla! name and you ave not gotten permission from us, don't panic. Let us know, we'll give you permission, as described above.

That would make a good suggestion.
They seem to be quite generous with using their name.
Based upon the above, I would estimate the domain in the Mid XXX-XXXX range. BTW, I'm a Joomla fan, so I love it.

 

[ARMG]

Thanks for the suggestions and advices so far. I appreciate it.

 

[fab]

Thanks for the suggestions and advices so far. I appreciate it.

If your interested in building it, and making a partnership, send me a PM.

 

[Makis77]

I surely like it A LOT,
making money out of joomla and giving something back is the way to go...
like i do!

Develope to a joomla related website(with Joomla of course) with some news and updates, make it a joomla info website with more details of how to install it and for seurity holes.
then add some affiliates for templates and components and you are reADY TO GO

This domain lets you do so many things!

 

[ekal]

The two links you'll need:

http://www.opensourcematters.org/content/view/100/72/
http://www.opensourcematters.org/content/view/98/68/

 

[ARMG]

Thanks for all advices.