> On Feb 6, 2019, at 10:11 AM, Greg Stein <gst...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> On Wed, Feb 6, 2019 at 10:48 AM Dave Fisher <dave2w...@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>>> On Feb 6, 2019, at 6:16 AM, Greg Stein <gst...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Tue, Feb 5, 2019 at 6:06 PM Dave Fisher <dave2w...@comcast.net>
>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hey just because there is a restaurant chain called Cava does not mean
>>>> that a software project called Cava is not suitable.
>>>>
>>>> BTW Cava is Spanish Sparkling Wine - it is like Champagne but made with
>>>> Spanish varietals. [1]
>>>>
>>>
>>> I read it as: it seems they are more (rightly) concerned that the
>>> derivation of the name includes a corporate name. Not that it interferes
>>> with other existing names.
>>
>> It is not unusual for an Apache project name to be a brand and domain in
>> another field of use.
>>
>> Try these:
>> Tomcat.com -> baited rodent traps
>> Spark.com -> dating site
>> Camel.com -> tobacco
>> Geronimo.com -> help for non-profits
>> Sling.com -> live tv streaming
>> Jackrabbit.com -> athletic apparel
>>
>
> I understand that, and how trademarks are area-specific.
>
> The proposal specifically states: *Cava is a contraction of "ConsenSys
> Java"*
>
> Thus, I read the community requesting a to-do for a new name that is not
> based on a company name.
>
> -g
Yes, I think it will help adoption if the community owns the name.
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