NCR names their motherboards after NASCAR tracks.
this post was submitted on 28 Oct 2024
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You did not mention where, and I’m not a lawyer, but I’ve never heard of a copywrite or trademark holder react to just the name on an open software release .
Can’t hurt to get permission
Edit: Cannot use, too many automated take down notices whenever release mentioned on certain media. Even with permission, it will be a pain
Debian versions are based on Toy Story characters.
And the Debian logo is:
Are you familiar with Debian and how its versions are named?
Sure. There aren't any rules. VLCs version names are Discworld characters.
Man I sure hope so:
I use Federation starship classes as my codenames. Granted, I'm a tiny project, but I've yet to get a C&D from Paramount or the Roddenberry estate. 🤷🏻♂️