Microsoft being sued.. again

**redghost** · Aug 22, 2005, 10:18pm

Is Vista really a name MS should be fighting for? Its not a very good name in my opinion, they're better off nameing it something else...like Windows 360

**Christopher** · Aug 22, 2005, 10:25pm

I think Vista is a fine name. It's time they got away from numbering and acronyms.

**Slytes** · Aug 23, 2005, 01:15am

i agree, numbering and acronyms are getting old,a new fresh name "Vista" will surely invite new customers to the "Windows" (eewwww) world

**mik** · Oct 16, 2005, 04:21am

They were also taken to court by Real (aka RealPlayer) for their media player (some violation or whatever). Microsoft turned around and baught Real and stopped the proceedings

**nick89** · Oct 17, 2005, 05:03am

Heh. That's such a microsoft thing to do.

**metalray** · Oct 12, 2006, 11:09pm

I don't thinck the sue is revelent. "Vista" is not its own operating system "Windows" is, and thus not its own company. Have you ever seen a Music album created by two bands that have the same album name? Yup! Is it against the law? Nope!

**metalray** · 01:48am

oops, man this thread is old...

**Christopher** · Oct 18, 2006, 11:42pm

It would depend on the trademark. Since 'Vista' in this case would refer to software then it might be infringing. Sueing for 'Vista' being a car company for example wouldn't make sense, but since they are in similar categories then it is relevant.

Just because 'Vista' is a... erm... 'version name' of Windows doesn't mean it doesn't apply.

**rpbu.com** · Oct 21, 2006, 02:57pm

Whats new?

**mgraphic** · Oct 22, 2006, 09:28pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by mik

They were also taken to court by Real (aka RealPlayer) for their media player (some violation or whatever). Microsoft turned around and baught Real and stopped the proceedings

If you can't beat 'em - Own 'em!

Aug 22, 2005, 10:18pm	#11 (permalink)
redghost Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma:	Is Vista really a name MS should be fighting for? Its not a very good name in my opinion, they're better off nameing it something else...like Windows 360 __________________ http://www.salemspark.com

Aug 22, 2005, 10:25pm	#12 (permalink)
Christopher Iced Cap Posts: 684 Name: Christopher Karma:	I think Vista is a fine name. It's time they got away from numbering and acronyms. __________________ :: Devlog - New developer blog with useful PHP information :: *WeTalk.tv - TV Forums*

Oct 17, 2006, 05:58pm	#17 (permalink) Re: Microsoft being sued.. again
metalray Junior Member Posts: 19 Karma:	oops, man this thread is old... Last edited by nick89; Oct 23, 2006 at 01:48am. Reason: kek?

Oct 18, 2006, 11:42pm	#18 (permalink) Re: Microsoft being sued.. again
Christopher Iced Cap Posts: 684 Name: Christopher Karma:	It would depend on the trademark. Since 'Vista' in this case would refer to software then it might be infringing. Sueing for 'Vista' being a car company for example wouldn't make sense, but since they are in similar categories then it is relevant. Just because 'Vista' is a... erm... 'version name' of Windows doesn't mean it doesn't apply. __________________ :: Devlog - New developer blog with useful PHP information :: *WeTalk.tv - TV Forums*

Oct 21, 2006, 02:57pm	#19 (permalink) Re: Microsoft being sued.. again
rpbu.com Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma:	Whats new? __________________ www.vipwinner.net

Aug 23, 2005, 01:15am	#13 (permalink)
Slytes Member Posts: 84 Name: Mike Karma:	i agree, numbering and acronyms are getting old,a new fresh name "Vista" will surely invite new customers to the "Windows" (eewwww) world

Oct 16, 2005, 04:21am	#14 (permalink)
mik Junior Member Posts: 16 Karma:	They were also taken to court by Real (aka RealPlayer) for their media player (some violation or whatever). Microsoft turned around and baught Real and stopped the proceedings

Oct 17, 2005, 05:03am	#15 (permalink)
nick89 Idiotic Tendancies Posts: 393 Name: Nick Karma:	Heh. That's such a microsoft thing to do.

Oct 12, 2006, 11:09pm	#16 (permalink) Re: Microsoft being sued.. again
metalray Junior Member Posts: 19 Karma:	I don't thinck the sue is revelent. "Vista" is not its own operating system "Windows" is, and thus not its own company. Have you ever seen a Music album created by two bands that have the same album name? Yup! Is it against the law? Nope!

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