[dba-Tech] SkyDrive Morphs Into OneDrive

Nor do I. But then I'm never going be in the position to have to worry about
it either.

Well, maybe I could pursue suing subdivisions for using "Winhaven" ;-)

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From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan Harkins
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 11:06 AM
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Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] SkyDrive Morphs Into OneDrive

But I wouldn't prohibit the use of Apple for both companies either. I just
don't see how you can limit these types of terms. Kind of like MacDonald's
usurping the term Mac -- I mean, how many Macs are there in the world and
only MacDonald's can use it? I just don't agree or like this type of
limitation. Nobody asks me though! :)


On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 12:01 PM, John Bartow <jbartow at winhaven.net> wrote:

> Reminds me of "Apple". Originally Apple records didn't make a big deal 
> out of the use of it for computers but then when Apple started their 
> online music service it became an issue.
>
> I suppose Sky TV is being proactive rather than reactive. Eventually 
> MS would including some kind of connection with SkyDrive, Skype & and 
> Streaming video/television.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan 
> Harkins
> Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 10:09 AM
> To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] SkyDrive Morphs Into OneDrive
>
> Sky is in common use. How many companies use the term World, Earth, 
> Water...
> I could go on. :)
>
>
> On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 10:51 AM, Martin Reid <mwp.reid at qub.ac.uk> wrote:
>
> > BSB or SKY TV was there first
> >
> > Martin
> >
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> > dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan Harkins [ 
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> >
> > Thanks John -- that's good to know. I'm sure someone will tell me 
> > why I'm wrong, but I'm just astounded that a company can tag the 
> > term "Sky." I'm sure there's more to it, but seriously?
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 10:19 AM, John Bartow <jbartow at winhaven.net>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > They'd rather switch than fight:
> > >
> > >
> > http://www.eweek.com/cloud/slideshows/skydrive-morphs-into-onedrive-
> > wh
> > y-micr
> > >
> > >
> > osoft-rebranded-this-service.html?kc=EWKNLEDP01292014A&dni=102682299
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