Domain Name

[michaelramm]

Originally Posted by wharp It looks like we'll need to get a license to use Ubuntu in a domain name. I don't see it being a problem unless they want us to wait until we're an officially recognized/approved LoCo.

Actually, I don't think that we do:

Originally Posted by Ubuntu Trademark Policy Permitted Use Certain usages of the Trademarks are fine and no specific permission from us is needed. Community Advocacy. Ubuntu is built by, and largely for, its community. We share access to the Trademarks with the entire community for the purposes of discussion, development and advocacy.

I think that we are ok, under this stipulation.

Michael

[wharp]

I think that might be irrelevant. We have been trying to follow other LoCo teams as far as consistency is concerned. I know there were opinions for and against this, but I believe we would have the option of using http://louisiana.ubuntu-us.org/.

But even if we decide against that and choose a different name I would prefer to err on the side of caution and check before registering a domain.

[palintheus]

I still don't see how its consistant when only 4 teams have that style according to ubuntu-us.org. If that is the plan for all the states, then I agree, but I haven't seen anything like that. So, if we can make it as short, rememberable and relavent as possible I think that would be better.

[r2d2rogers]

When in doubt, Ask!

09:48:32 [ r2d2rogers] cross question from me in -locoteams: What seems to be the consensus 
                       about domain name format for a loco team?
09:52:16 [ Zelut] r2d2rogers: state.ubuntu-us.org
09:52:33 [ Zelut] r2d2rogers: once your team is approved we can get you all setup with that.
09:54:46 [ r2d2rogers] Cool
09:54:47 [ Zelut] prior to that it is suggested to use your team wiki as your web presence.
09:55:20 [ r2d2rogers] is is full louisiana.... or is la... ok too?
09:55:57 [ r2d2rogers] if we use that domain is it required that we use the canonical
                        hosting?
09:56:03 [ Zelut] no
09:57:13 [ r2d2rogers] So we can use our own hosting and use the state.ubuntu-us.org
09:58:18 [ r2d2rogers] is it possible to get the abbriviation as an alias or pointer to the
                        longname.ubuntu-us.org?
10:16:20 [ Zelut] r2d2rogers: probably
10:16:38 [ r2d2rogers] Great
10:16:58 [ r2d2rogers] our debate in team was wanting to keep it short and easy to share.
10:17:03 [ r2d2rogers] Thanks!

Any Questions?

[jms1989]

Works for me!

[droops]

what if we used, ubuntu.louisianalinux.org?

[wharp]

I think we've decided that we're doing louisiana.ubuntu-us.org once we're approved.

Plus, if louisianalinux.org is going to be a non-LoCo endeavor I don't know that we want to seem to be affiliated. My two cents.

[palintheus]

I think that would be nice redirect, but like Wes said, I think the actual site should be seperated since it has been made clear that that site will be a seperate endevour.

[r2d2rogers]

I'm thinking that it would be a good URL to use until we are an approved team. I really think more can be done with the web presence than a wiki can provide.

I think after the next meeting I'll put up a poll on Launchpad about it.

[palintheus]

I think after the next meeting I'll put up a poll on Launchpad about it.

any reason not to put up a poll now?