[OSGeo-Conf] Fwd: FOSS4G 2007

[venka.osgeo]

Tyler Mitchell wrote:
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> I'm not only concerned about 'potency', but we also need to consider 
> that by adding another 'product' to OSGeo, it will increase our need for 
> additional branding.  I know for many this is boring and simple stuff, 
> but for the Visibility Committee it is very stressful.  We are 
> continually trying to tighten up our image.  To add another 'facet' to 
> OSGeo, that can't simply share the same name, logo, web site name, etc. 
> it gets very confusing, at least for me.

No confusion to me. "OSGeo Calls it Conference FOSS4G" Great mash-up.
Two brands one purpose.

> I think we are too quickly throwing away OSGeo as if it is a bad name - 
> it is what we are all working for!

OSGeo is a great name. Not moving away from OSGeo but moving closer 
FOSS4G. 1 and 1 = 11 (not 2)

Venka