[Linux-aus] libre aus

[Grahame Jordan]

On 01/05/12 14:26, Tom Eastman wrote:
> I am nobody, but here's my first (and only) contribution to the discussion:
>
> I like "Libre Australia".
>
> I like it because you're better off explaining what your name means
> ("Libre means freedom") than having to explain what it doesn't mean
> ("Linux Australia doesn't necessarily mean Linux").
>
> Also, of all the names discussed, it's the only one *broad* enough to
> encompass the sheer range of the things we're passionate about.
>
> It's only a shame it doesn't include 'NZ' anywhere in there, but I can
> live with that.
>
> Cheers,
>
> 	Tom
>
Sorry IMHO:
     Libra sounds cheap. Just because it is French does it make it (special)
     How do we say it anyway? French accent?
     Just because Libra Office has a stupid name (IMO) do we have to also?
     Libra does not mean anything in english

Keep up the suggestions

Grahame