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Old 13th March 2009
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Default A name for an embedded FreeBSD-based OS

Hi,

Could anyone help me come up with a fancy name for an embedded OS based on FreeBSD? A short acronym would do, the problem is, whatever meaningful I come up with, turns out to be a brand or a registered word.

Any suggestions appreciated.
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EmbedBSD?
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there seems to be a project by that name on sourceforge.jp according to google, though nice shot, simple, straight to the point. Thx
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How about these:

Ebos - Embedded Bsd OS, pronounced (E Boss)
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NetBSD?
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Ebos - Embedded Bsd OS, pronounced (E Boss)
this one sounds nice
and by the way: is one allowed to use the name BSD in commercial products?
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this one sounds nice
and by the way: is one allowed to use the name BSD in commercial products?
Yes.
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How about:

Free Unix CMOS Kernel-Embedded Device ?

Err, ahh, well on second thought, mebbe not.

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Ebos - Embedded Bsd OS, pronounced (E Boss)

Now that has a nice ring to it Rod
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NetBSD?
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http://www.netbsd.org/about/embed.html


But, as to the OP's request, NetBSD wasn't based on FreeBSD. Oh well, details.
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Now that has a nice ring to it Rod
Thank you. I just hope I get remembered when it's a big commercial success story.
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How about:

Free Unix CMOS Kernel-Embedded Device ?

Err, ahh, well on second thought, mebbe not.

that made my day rofl
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Substitute CMOS for something else.. doesn't make any sense in this context.
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I just hope I get remembered when it's a big commercial success story
Will a beer do?
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Substitute CMOS for something else.. doesn't make any sense in this context.
Yea, maybe "Computer" works better ... and that's about all the optimization this thing deserves.

Anyway, glad someone enjoyed it, and apologies to nimnod for the interruption.
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Will a beer do?
Well if it's Guinness Extra Stout - I'll think about it
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