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Can a software's version codenames be names taken from popular culture? (fedia.io)
submitted 2 weeks ago by ryujin470@fedia.io to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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e.g. Can a software use a naming scheme based on Genshin characters, WoW locations/zones, etc. for their version codenames?

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[–] pastermil@sh.itjust.works 17 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Debian versions are based on Toy Story characters.

[–] Ephera@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 weeks ago

And the Debian logo is:

[–] schnurrito@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 2 weeks ago

Are you familiar with Debian and how its versions are named?

[–] executivechimp@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 2 weeks ago

Sure. There aren't any rules. VLCs version names are Discworld characters.

[–] nokturne213@sopuli.xyz 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Older Android versions were named after desserts.

[–] ptz@dubvee.org 5 points 2 weeks ago

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. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[–] actually@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

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

[–] SpikesOtherDog@ani.social 2 points 2 weeks ago

NCR names their motherboards after NASCAR tracks.