Sat 23 Apr 2005
Since the whole Just Works namespace is getting polluted with Linux ,Gnome, Apple, and now Microsoft wanting to get into the action I thought we should start thinking of better mantras. In the spirit of my ever more cynical outlook of things not being interesting until they are no longer exciting (because thats when the real fun starts), I present my entry:
GNOME: Software to let you get on with your life
or
GNOME: Stop computing and start doing
Perhaps there should be a contest. I don’t know. All I know is we are a much more creative group than what Just Works(tm) implies. So lets see those ideas posted to your blogs or as comments on mine.
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April 23rd, 2005 at 12:58 pm
I don’t see what’s the problem with Just Worksâ„¢. It’s clear, straight forward, people understand it right away. It’s not Plug-n-Play, it’s even shorter! …and it Just Worksâ„¢. If you really want something else, then try Easyâ„¢ or Worksâ„¢ (even shorter!). Or what about Grand-Aunt Edna Can Use Itâ„¢?
April 23rd, 2005 at 3:28 pm
“Don’t get paid to break shit, but have fun trying.”
April 23rd, 2005 at 4:19 pm
Five words is two words too long.
April 23rd, 2005 at 5:16 pm
The problem with Just Works is that everyone is using it so it loses its meaning.
April 23rd, 2005 at 5:22 pm
How about GNOME:Software to get you laid.?
April 23rd, 2005 at 6:26 pm
“GNOME simple”
April 24th, 2005 at 2:45 am
“GNOME… work better. now.”
April 24th, 2005 at 5:36 am
“GNOME simple” is good if you know what GNOME is. The people the tagline is aimed at probably works.
“Simple” on it’s own would be better, but it might sound negative to some.
April 24th, 2005 at 9:00 am
GNOME: No Geek Required.
April 25th, 2005 at 6:09 am
Instead of: Just Works
how about: Does more than ‘just work’
April 25th, 2005 at 4:23 pm
How about “All work and no play”?
April 27th, 2005 at 3:03 pm
How about “More than work”
We *do* have same-gnome
April 27th, 2005 at 3:04 pm
Ack. “More than works”.