Subject: Re: NetBSD logo design competition [From current-users]
To: Hubert Feyrer <hubert@feyrer.de>
From: Chris Pinnock <cjep@fawlty.net>
List: netbsd-advocacy
Date: 01/14/2004 11:52:09
On Wed, Jan 14, 2004 at 10:44:01AM +0100, Hubert Feyrer wrote:
> On Tue, 13 Jan 2004, Herb Peyerl wrote:
> > 'Daemons "ok" but not distinctly NetBSD".  We have enough problems
> > being confused with FreeBSD.
> 
> What problems?
> 
> I'd prefer to see the daemon stay, because
>  * we get BSD brand recognition for free
>  * it's cute
>  * I've never seen anyone mix us up with FreeBSD based on it
>  * this whole 'religious' argument can be clarified by explaining the
>    background of the daemon (greek mythology, spirit, ...)
> 

I agree too. Besides what would BSDcon's be like if one didn't have a red
tail and set of horns attached? :)

I think efforts should be concentrated on replacing our
4 daemons raising flag logo which causes much more offence.