[TriLUG] Project

Sat Feb 8 09:18:17 EST 2025

I meant this to be private. Sorry. This new fad of dkim, dmarc, oath,
etc, really makes mailing lists tricky. Sorry Hariharan.

Steve Litt via TriLUG said on Sat, 8 Feb 2025 08:21:18 -0500

>What are you doing to prevent running afoul of Uber's trademark? Before
>you spend a lot of SEO time, advertising time, and development time,
>I'd think seriously whether you want to do it with a domain that has a
>huge, famous corporation's name in it.
>
>I imagine there are a lot of .me domains that are as good or better,
>which don't run afoul of such famous trademarks. According to trademark
>law, as I understand it (I'm not a lawyer), if it's a famous mark they
>don't even need to prove that it produces confusion in the marketplace,
>which uberize.me would probably do.
>
>Being in the domain sales business, I probably have rocks in my head
>for telling you this, but right now getbux.me is not taken by anybody.
>Probably less than $20 USD. Better domain, shorter domain, less chance
>of having it taken away because of trademark infringement.
>
>Steve
>
>Steve Litt 
>444domains.com
>
>
>
>On Sat, 8 Feb 2025 07:53:58 -0500
>Hariharan Gopalan via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.org> wrote:
>
>> Here are more details:
>> 
>> uberize.me is a platform that aims to create a digital platform that
>> enables individuals to monetize their talents, skills, or assets in a
>> safe and efficient manner. By fostering a thriving community, the
>> platform will facilitate knowledge sharing, networking, and
>> collective influence on societal matters. Additionally, the platform
>> will leverage its large user base to negotiate group discounts and
>> exclusive deals, maximizing financial benefits for members. Through a
>> secure and user-friendly ecosystem, individuals can showcase their
>> offerings, collaborate, and engage in economic empowerment while
>> enhancing their social impact.
>> 
>> Uber and Lyft have a combined revenue of $15 Billion. This is just in
>> the space of cab rental. Potential for uberize.me could be several
>> folds higher considering the vast scope of utility in all activities.
>> 
>> Of course, this is also hugely complex, but the elephant can be eaten
>> one bite at a time :)
>> 
>> There is an even more fundamental idea behind this project which I
>> can share for anyone interested.
>> 
>> Thanks
>> Hari
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Sun, Jan 26, 2025 at 3:22 PM Pete soper via TriLUG
>> <trilug at trilug.org> wrote:
>>   
>> > Hariharan: You have not communicated anything that would tempt many
>> > of us to attend at this point. Please share a synopsis.
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> >
>> > Pete
>> >
>> > On 1/26/25 14:36, Hariharan Gopalan via TriLUG wrote:    
>> > > I would be so honored
>> > >
>> > > Thanks so very much for the opportunity
>> > >
>> > > On Sun, Jan 26, 2025 at 2:17 PM Jeremy Davis
>> > > <jeremyhwllc at gmail.com>    
>> > wrote:    
>> > >    
>> > >> Hariharan,
>> > >>
>> > >> Can you do a TriLUG talk about this? We are looking for a
>> > >> speaker for February. Or any second Thusday of the following
>> > >> months.
>> > >>
>> > >> As we promote the talk we can ask folks to come help brainstorm
>> > >> the    
>> > idea.    
>> > >>
>> > >> Maybe plan to lead a discussion and jot ideas down on a
>> > >> whiteboard?
>> > >>
>> > >> Just a thought. Let me know if interested and we will make it
>> > >> happen.
>> > >>
>> > >> Jeremy Davis
>> > >> TriLUG PR
>> > >>
>> > >> On Sun, Jan 26, 2025 at 12:49 PM Hariharan Gopalan via TriLUG <
>> > >> trilug at trilug.org> wrote:    
>> > >>    
>> > >>> Hello Trilug!!
>> > >>>
>> > >>> This is a long post, please excuse.
>> > >>>
>> > >>> I am looking for help with a project that has been in
>> > >>> conception for    
>> > about    
>> > >>> 25 years.
>> > >>>
>> > >>> Here is a brief description:
>> > >>>
>> > >>> I got introduced to Linux in 1996 with a book plus CDROM of
>> > >>> Redhat    
>> > Linux.    
>> > >>> This solved an existential problem we faced at that time with
>> > >>> the restrictive licensing of the Microsoft Email server.
>> > >>>
>> > >>> Around the  same time I also got introduced a non-profit
>> > >>> organization engaged in self development.
>> > >>>
>> > >>> I could not see a way to implement the idea at the time but
>> > >>> technology    
>> > has    
>> > >>> progressed enough since then and it looks like a possibility
>> > >>> now.
>> > >>>
>> > >>> I am planning to host a zoom call if there is sufficient
>> > >>> interest
>> > >>>
>> > >>> Thanks
>> > >>> Hari
>> > >>>    
>> > >> --    
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>> > >>    
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>> > >>    
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