Linux - so much more than an OS

[cayalee]

You've used Linux to clean Windows. Now use it on floors, ceilings and bathroom tiles too!

nice one mate :¬)

[Muser]

I should get some just for the sake of having it. It would be awesome to make a PC case outta one of those boxes. Off to ebay!

Found this: http://www.roesch-swiss.ch/index.php?id=1142&prod_id=69 (I'm starting to think this company is just messing with everybody)

[Dapper Dan]

As someone who has applied for and received a trademark, I may be able to shed some light on this.

If you are selling hamburgers and apply for a trademark under the name "Mc Donalds," you will be turned down because of course, there is already a company selling hamburgers under that trade name. If on the other hand, you are selling screwdrivers and no one else is selling screwdrivers under that trade name, you shouldn't have a problem receiving a trademark for "Mc Donalds screwdrivers." If he were so inclined, Linus could sue the Linux detergent company but would likely lose the case since said company is not attempting to sell or market computer operating systems.

[fingal]

Does anyone know of any other products with similar names to familiar brands? This could be a lot of fun. Or maybe products with names which are just funny. I found the following quote from a press release:

Coca-Cola learned the translation lesson when it ventured into the Chinese market in 1928. The company consulted translators for its advertisements, but some industrious shopkeepers made their own Coke signs with phonetic translations. Customers were perplexed. Instead of "Coca-Cola," they read, “Bite the wax tadpole." Even so, Coca-Cola thrived in China, and the gaffe is now part of company lore. “Every so often they will even put it in their annual reports,” Ricks said.

And I also found this link.

[Dapper Dan]

Does anyone know of any other products with similar names to familiar brands? This could be a lot of fun.

One immediately comes to mind. There is, (at least in the U.S.) Ford Motor Company, Ford chewing gum and the Ford modelling agency. Hmm, the posssibilities are endless...

How about dining out at Toyota's Steakhouse?

[Dapper Dan]

Found this from the U.S. Patent and Trademark office...


Word Mark LINUX
Goods and Services IC 003. US 001 004 006 050 051 052. G & S: laundry detergents and laundry bleaches for home use; all purpose cleaning preparations for home use; general purpose scouring powders; skin soap for personal use; perfume; essential oils for personal use; preparations for personal hygiene and cosmetic purposes, namely, hair shampoo, skin toners, shower gel, skin lotions; hair tonic and toothpaste
Mark Drawing Code (1) TYPED DRAWING
Design Search Code
Serial Number 75735641
Filing Date June 23, 1999
Current Filing Basis 44E
Original Filing Basis 44E
Published for Opposition September 12, 2000
Registration Number 2410190
Registration Date December 5, 2000
Owner (REGISTRANT) Rosch (Swiss) AG CORPORATION SWITZERLAND Axensteinstrasse 4 CH-9000 St. Gallen SWITZERLAND
Attorney of Record Alan Behr
Type of Mark TRADEMARK
Register PRINCIPAL
Live/Dead Indicator LIVE

[fingal]

Word Mark LINUX
Goods and Services IC 003. US 001 004 006 050 051 052. G & S: laundry detergents and laundry bleaches for home use

Looks like the output from my dmesg ... Maybe I should get my kernel patched?

[cayalee]

remember to use fabric softener fingal!

[carlosponti]

http://www.andreasgrau.de/index.php?...oc:wash;subloc

[fingal]

remember to use fabric softener fingal!

Lol ... remembering to do my laundry is bad enough. Mind you, I found a recipe for home made detergent.

This got me thinking so I found a site about making your own stuff. Home made aftershave anyone?