search.internet.com

Become a Marketplace Partner internet.commerce Be a Commerce Partner Linux Today Enterprise Linux Today Apache Today JustLinux.com Linux Planet PHPBuilder All Linux Devices Technology Jobs LinuxToday Newsletters Subscribe News Subscribe PR Subscribe Security internet.com IT Developer Internet News Small Business Personal Technology Search internet.com Advertise Corporate Info Newsletters Tech Jobs E-mail Offers

Current Newswire: Would You Like Linux With Your Jello? Why I Use Linux: Lofton’s Story Go to Toys 'R Us for your Linux netbook needs Sun xVM VirtualBox 3.0: Virtual Developer's Delight Apple Wary of Ogg Theora: No Agreement Yet on HTML5 Video Standard Freedom is not Free for Countries nor Computer Users Eyecandy Themes For Ubuntu - Download directly from Synaptic - No More Hassles Sifting Through Billions and Billions of Bytes Miro 2.0 - Watch TV Podcasts and Videos in HD Hands off the Gimp Senior Windows Engineer (TX) Next Step Systems US-TX-Houston Post A Job | Post A Resume Will Trademark Impact Linux Netbooks? Dec 29, 2008, 14 :32 UTC (1 Talkback[s]) (3307 reads) (Other stories by The VAR Guy) [ Thanks to The VAR Guy for this link. ] "Now, for the twist: Psion introduced the Netbook term in 1999, and allegedly has a trademark on the term. If true, high-tech companies may eventually have to negotiate with Psion for the rights to use the Netbook term. "Still, it's a bit premature for The VAR Guy to toss around "what if" scenarios. Most high-tech firms have been closed for the holidays, and requests for comment from Psion, Intel and Lenovo have yet to be returned." Complete Story Related Stories: 2009: Year of the Linux Delusion(Dec 18, 2008) 2009: Year Of The Linux Revolution (Dec 18, 2008) Five Reasons to Make Friends with Puppy Linux(Dec 18, 2008) My Netbook Took Me Back To Windows(Dec 16, 2008) Ubuntu Eee Rebranded Easy Peasy, Next Version due in January(Dec 16, 2008) Eeebuntu 8.10 Released(Dec 15, 2008) Small is Beautiful(Dec 15, 2008) Index Mode   |   Flat Mode   |   Thread Mode   |   Thread Flat     Talkback(s) Name  and Date   tell psion to pi$$off    Fred Williams Dec 29, 2008, 18:10:12     Home | Search Talkbacks | Customize View    Top of Page   Enter your comments below: * Your Name: * Your Email Address: * Subject: CC: [will also send this talkback to an E-Mail address] * Comments: Tags allowed:<I>,<B> and <U>. See our talkback-policy for more about talkback content. Fields marked with * are required!

All times are recorded in UTC. Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds. Powered by Linux, Apache and PHP Search: WebMediaBrands Corporate Info Legal Notices, Licensing, Reprints, Permissions, Privacy Policy. Advertise | Newsletters | Shopping | E-mail Offers | Freelance Jobs Solutions Whitepapers and eBooks Whitepaper: Introducing the Azure Services Platform Whitepaper: Introduction to Microsoft .NET Services for Developers Whitepaper: Securing Microsoft's Cloud Infrastructure Internet.com eBook: Becoming a Better Project Manager Microsoft Partner Portal: What Azure Means for Microsoft Partners Internet.com eBook: Web Development Frameworks for Java Internet.com eBook: Developing a Content Management System Strategy Article: Ten Things IT Professionals Should Know About Windows 7 MORE WHITEPAPERS, EBOOKS, AND ARTICLES Webcasts Get Started with .NET Services MORE WEBCASTS, PODCASTS, AND VIDEOS Downloads and eKits Amyuni: PDF & PDF/A Engine for .NET and ActiveX Apps Red Gate Free Trial: SQL Toolbelt Iron Speed Designer Application Generator Download Award-Winning Red Gate SQL Backup Pro MORE DOWNLOADS, EKITS, AND FREE TRIALS Tutorials and Demos Internet.com Hot List: Get the Inside Scoop on the Hottest IT and Developer Products Internet.com Hot List: Java EE 6 Platform Highlights the JavaOne Conference MORE TUTORIALS, DEMOS AND STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES