"EP" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> (what is the mascot for C++?)
I can't seem to find a goatse link... (But I didn't try very hard.)
Nick
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I just noticed the link - are you at Case in Cleveland? I'm in
Brooklyn (OH).
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> http://exogen.cwru.edu/python2.png
Wow, that's sharp!
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On Thu, 16 Dec 2004 11:51:18 -0500, Peter Hansen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> EP wrote:
> >>It's a great marketing idea. There was a thread recently on Python-dev
> >>that started with a message from Guido, where he talks about a
> >>seemingly persistent perception that exists in the specialized pr
Stephan,
Since you're one of the directors of the Python Software Foundation,
could you let them know about this discussion in order to get their
approval?
If they agree, maybe you can tell us where and how to held the contest.
Just one thought:
I think that it would be good to not determine a de
In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, EP
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes
Well, the snake mascot as drawn is, of course, very flexible, appears
to be friendly, and is, well, just how fast is a big snake, esp. a
python?
I don't know about Pythons but there is a black snake in Africa (a black
mamba?) that wh
Please note that to make something official, it has to be passed
through the Python Software Foundation, which holds the intellectual
property for Python and is responsible for trademarks associated with
the language.
If you're serious about doing this, you may want to email "psf at
python dot org
EP wrote:
It's a great marketing idea. There was a thread recently on Python-dev
that started with a message from Guido, where he talks about a
seemingly persistent perception that exists in the specialized press
regarding Python as a flexible, nice, but generally slow (or slower
than the alternati
> It's a great marketing idea. There was a thread recently on Python-dev
> that started with a message from Guido, where he talks about a
> seemingly persistent perception that exists in the specialized press
> regarding Python as a flexible, nice, but generally slow (or slower
> than the alterna
> > But before pushing forward any particular design, maybe it will
make
> > sense to make some sort of official logo contest on Python's main
> > website and post it on /. ?
>
I was waiting for someone to propose that :-)
I'm new to this list and Python in general, but I think that this sort
of t
On Thu, 16 Dec 2004 07:42:38 GMT, Dimitri Tcaciuc <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hm, interesting. So I'm hearing lots of different opinions here, but it
> seems like there's not too many radical thoughts about not using snake
> at all and it can be pretty much summed up to 2 things
> 1) use a snake
>
Hm, interesting. So I'm hearing lots of different opinions here, but it
seems like there's not too many radical thoughts about not using snake
at all and it can be pretty much summed up to 2 things
1) use a snake
2) combine snake with -some- monty python's symbolic
I personally totally like the
In reply to the OP, I think the snake mascot drawing is cute and
pretty compelling.
On Sunday 12 December 2004 05:49 pm, Luis M. Gonzalez wrote:
> 1) I think that Python's logo should reflect its power.
> If we use a mascot as its image, we would be giving the wrong idea:
> that Python is a "toy"
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> Here are my suggestions:
...
> 4. A "larch"
>
...
> Anybody know what a larch looks like?
>
Right! Well, some rather good pictures of the Larch on this website (my,
stunning, the larch looks, eh?!)
http://www.neuroinformatik.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/PEOPLE/bolder/monty
Dimitri Tcaciuc wrote:
Yup, I was aware of the fact of Monty Python roots of the language name.
However, you will probably agree that a snake is more associative.
Plus, if to use some characteristic MP feature like a giant foot, I'm
not positive that it won't trigger any copyright issues.
I pref
;Prevention of Cruelty to Shoeboxes Society").
P.S.
Anybody know what a larch looks like?
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Steven Bethard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Lenard Lindstrom wrote:
> > Steven Bethard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> >
> >>Brian Beck wrote:
> >>
> >>>http://exogen.cwru.edu/python2.png
> >>
> >>Oooh, I like this one. Very cool!
> >>
> > Its visually stunning. But under Windows gears show up in
P.s. I never could stand Beanie and Cecil.
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I've yet to see a Python logo that I thought was really good. The cartoon
green snake icon is okay, I guess, if a bit cutesy for my taste.
Random thoughts: It is unreasonable to use the name "Python" and not expect
people to associate it with a snake. I say that although I'm a big Python
(Monte
On Mon, 2004-12-13 at 14:50, James Stroud wrote:
> As far as python.png below is concerned, I am reminded of the structure of
> the
> HIV virus: http://www.avert.org/pictures/hivstructure.htm
>
> Pleasing to virologists and drug companies, but as a single, computer-type
> guy, it makes my skin
Luis M. Gonzalez wrote:
> Hey Dimitri,
>
> I completely agree with you in that Python needs once for all a cool
> logo.
> I like your design very much, but I have a few thoughts about it:
>
> 1) I think that Python's logo should reflect its power.
> If we use a mascot as its image, we would be givi
> Anybody know what a larch looks like?
from quite far away? random google link:
http://www.neuroinformatik.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/PEOPLE/bolder/montypython/larch1.html
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Lenard Lindstrom wrote:
Steven Bethard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
Brian Beck wrote:
http://exogen.cwru.edu/python2.png
Oooh, I like this one. Very cool!
Its visually stunning. But under Windows gears show up in the DLL
and batch file icons.
Is that a problem? The fact that they show up in DLLs a
What about a dead camel?
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Jeremy Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Luis M. Gonzalez wrote:
>
> >Hey Dimitri,
> >
[snip]
> >> >2) We should also bear in mind Guido's oppinion about using a snake for
> >identifying Python.
> >
> I've been googling for this today. So, what exactly is Guido's
> opinion on snake logos?
>
T
Steven Bethard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Brian Beck wrote:
> > http://exogen.cwru.edu/python2.png
>
> Oooh, I like this one. Very cool!
>
Its visually stunning. But under Windows gears show up in the DLL
and batch file icons.
Lenard Lindstrom
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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As far as python.png below is concerned, I am reminded of the structure of the
HIV virus: http://www.avert.org/pictures/hivstructure.htm
Pleasing to virologists and drug companies, but as a single, computer-type
guy, it makes my skin crawl in more ways than one.
On Sunday 12 December 2004 07:4
Not that my opinion is worth anything in these matters, but I like the
upper-left example at http://exogen.cwru.edu/python.png the best (out
of the samples I've seen thus far). I don't like the "gear" shape, and
I think adding a coil or circle around the "head" detracts somewhat
from the look. I
I thought there was probably already an official mascot. There's a
little green snake with his tongue hanging out on the left of the URL
when you visit www.python.org. I see it in my Safari browser on Mac OS
X and in Firefox, but not in Internet Exploder. I thought that I had
seen a large pictur
The problem with parrots is that Perl 6's engine is called Parrot.
Although I suppose the image of a dead Parrot/snake eating a parrot etc
could be a "good" one in some peoples minds. But i'm not sure Perl
people are really the sort that you wan't to make enemies of, they are
deadly with custard
Luis M. Gonzalez wrote:
Hey Dimitri,
I completely agree with you in that Python needs once for all a cool
logo.
I like your design very much, but I have a few thoughts about it:
1) I think that Python's logo should reflect its power.
Vorpal Bunny. Now, *that's* power.
If we use a mascot as its
Would a parrot on it's back be better?
adil
On Mon, 13 Dec 2004, Alex Stapleton wrote:
> Well the most well known Flying Circus snake related sketch is probably
> the one eyed trouser snake one, which is er-, probably less than a good
> idea for a logo. The Snake with some sort of Monty Pytho
Well the most well known Flying Circus snake related sketch is probably
the one eyed trouser snake one, which is er-, probably less than a good
idea for a logo. The Snake with some sort of Monty Python themeing is
probably the best idea, but drawing a snake + large foot/16 ton
weight/holy grail
> Since the word 'Python' would bring -some- sort of snake associations,
> I
> thought of combining snake and Monty Python symbolic, like making a
> snake wind around a giant foot, or adding long mustache and an english
> hat to a snake or something in that manner, or even put a snake into a
Brian Beck wrote:
Dimitri Tcaciuc wrote:
While I'm not absolutely positive, it looks like Python still doesn't
have any official mascot or logo. Hence, here's something I came up
with yesterday. Its by no means a final version, but rather just a
draft to show an idea. Here's a link to png file.
Brian Beck wrote:
http://exogen.cwru.edu/python2.png
Oooh, I like this one. Very cool!
Steve
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Dimitri Tcaciuc wrote:
While I'm not absolutely positive, it looks like Python still doesn't
have any official mascot or logo. Hence, here's something I came up with
yesterday. Its by no means a final version, but rather just a draft to
show an idea. Here's a link to png file.
http://www.sfu.ca
Luis M. Gonzalez wrote:
Hey Dimitri,
I completely agree with you in that Python needs once for all a cool
logo.
I like your design very much, but I have a few thoughts about it:
1) I think that Python's logo should reflect its power.
If we use a mascot as its image, we would be giving the wrong ide
Nice drawing!
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Hey Dimitri,
I completely agree with you in that Python needs once for all a cool
logo.
I like your design very much, but I have a few thoughts about it:
1) I think that Python's logo should reflect its power.
If we use a mascot as its image, we would be giving the wrong idea:
that Python is a "t
richard wrote:
> Having said that, don't forget that Python's name has *nothing to do
> with snakes*. Please consider sticking to the original roots of the
> language's name: Monty Python's Flying Circus. IIRC, Guido has said a
> number of times that he's not fond of using a snake for logos.
Some
richard wrote:
Dimitri Tcaciuc wrote:
While I'm not absolutely positive, it looks like Python still doesn't
have any official mascot or logo.
As already mentioned, there is a snake that gets used in a number of icons
around the place - the windows installer, for example.
Hence, here's something I
On Sun, 12 Dec 2004, Dimitri Tcaciuc wrote:
> Hey everybody,
>
> While I'm not absolutely positive, it looks like Python still doesn't
> have any official mascot or logo.
Hmm... I thought it did - indeed it's in every character set (?):
@
For those who can't see the detail, it's an eel curled
Dimitri Tcaciuc wrote:
> While I'm not absolutely positive, it looks like Python still doesn't
> have any official mascot or logo.
As already mentioned, there is a snake that gets used in a number of icons
around the place - the windows installer, for example.
> Hence, here's something I came up
Jeremy Bowers wrote:
On Sun, 12 Dec 2004 20:54:38 +, Dimitri Tcaciuc wrote:
I haven't came up with the name for that guy yet, so I'm leaving that
for public suggestions :). It is time Python gets an official face in
the Net! *cough* Anyway, I would like to hear your thoughts and suggestions.
Jeremy Bowers wrote:
On Sun, 12 Dec 2004 20:54:38 +, Dimitri Tcaciuc wrote:
I haven't came up with the name for that guy yet, so I'm leaving that
for public suggestions :). It is time Python gets an official face in
the Net! *cough* Anyway, I would like to hear your thoughts and suggestions.
On Sun, 12 Dec 2004 20:54:38 +, Dimitri Tcaciuc wrote:
> I haven't came up with the name for that guy yet, so I'm leaving that
> for public suggestions :). It is time Python gets an official face in
> the Net! *cough* Anyway, I would like to hear your thoughts and suggestions.
I mean no offe
Hey everybody,
While I'm not absolutely positive, it looks like Python still doesn't
have any official mascot or logo. Hence, here's something I came up with
yesterday. Its by no means a final version, but rather just a draft to
show an idea. Here's a link to png file.
http://www.sfu.ca/~dtcaci
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