Apache was named after the Apache tribes -- "a patchy" server was an afterthought. We've generally avoided any discussion of the topic because involvement of a native american "activist" will only result in trouble for us. Those people are not Apache -- they don't even have a clue. The various tribes that are called Apache (by their enemies) have more specific names for themselves. Thus, we don't have any complaints from the Apache people (only from white folks who think they know better).
However, Geronimo is a real person. He has descendants -- relatives who are very much concerned about abuse of his name. Moreover, I think it is unethical to use such a name without permission, and I said so when the Geronimo name was first suggested. We have already received more complaints specifically about the Geronimo name than we ever have for using Apache, and it hasn't even been released yet.
To a certain extent, we can defend ourselves by how respectfully we use
these names. However, I'd rather just use a name that is more suggestive
of technology rather than history.
....Roy
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