Domain Name

[wharp]

A question was raised in the meeting about registering a domain name for the LoCo. Someone mentioned that it had been discussed at a previous time, but the team decided to focus on content for the moment.

Is this something we want to pursue? I don't mind spending a few bucks to register it. If it is something we want to do, any suggestions as to what it should be?

[palintheus]

Since registration is really cheap, and we already have space/hosting donated by Mike I think we should. What the actual domain should be...something relevant and very easy to remember, both ubuntula.com and ubuntu-la.com are avail, if thats the way we decide to go.

[wharp]

Wouldn't a .org address be more relevant?

[palintheus]

Sure, although the intended uses for the TLD's aren't really what they are used for anymore.

[r2d2rogers]

What are the rules about habint "Ubuntu" in the domain? I've noticed other teams were not using ubuntu?

-R2

[palintheus]

http://www.ubuntu.com/aboutus/trademarkpolicy

[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.

I think we should decide on the domain name we'd like to use and then have someone start the process of getting the trademark license.

Should we use -la or -louisiana? I always think people will assume Los Angeles when using la on things. What about following the syntax of our irc channel? ubuntu-us-la.org? What do other LoCos have as their domain name?

[michaelramm]

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:

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.