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Kodi, a stupid name? Yes without a doubt, it's the name of my friends dog.
Was there a need for the name change? With the legalities involved and the fact that all the letters that make up XBMC are now pretty much pointless I can certainly understand it. However that being said just like when the Xbox was dropped as a platform I don't agree with the decision BUT I do understand it.
A name is just a name at the end of the day, so long as the software remains opensource and the community isn't affected then who cares? I've got no intentions of renaming TotalXBMC, the fact that XBMC4Xbox is keeping it's name makes me feel justified in that decision
Was there a need for the name change? With the legalities involved and the fact that all the letters that make up XBMC are now pretty much pointless I can certainly understand it. However that being said just like when the Xbox was dropped as a platform I don't agree with the decision BUT I do understand it.
A name is just a name at the end of the day, so long as the software remains opensource and the community isn't affected then who cares? I've got no intentions of renaming TotalXBMC, the fact that XBMC4Xbox is keeping it's name makes me feel justified in that decision
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Yeah, as long as the Xbox version keeps the original name, that's absolutely fine
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I saw the new banner change. And read about the new splash too.
Coudn't we just have the name of the forum as xbmc4xbox and let the xbox dash as it is at XBMC. And not xbmc4xbox.
I know someone made a comment before, saying it is double.
Like XBOX MediaCenter for XBOX
At least we got the XBMC name back. So why not stick with it. And leave 4xbox out of it.
Coudn't we just have the name of the forum as xbmc4xbox and let the xbox dash as it is at XBMC. And not xbmc4xbox.
I know someone made a comment before, saying it is double.
Like XBOX MediaCenter for XBOX
At least we got the XBMC name back. So why not stick with it. And leave 4xbox out of it.
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Forgive me for being stupid but why not just call it xbox media centre again?? After all it is what it is. I never really cared for xbmc name if im honest I know/understand why they changed it but now I use the xbox for nostalgic reasons because its old school and its cool so why not take it back?
Just an opinion
All the best
Paul
Just an opinion
All the best
Paul
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Because I don't want to change the name. We have everything set to xbmc4xbox, from the SVN, the domain, the server config, the wordpress site, the facebook page, the wiki, the branding, and so on. I assume those wanting to change the name are not offering up their free time to fix everything including references in sourcecode etc.
Feel free to discuss, but it isn't going to change.
Feel free to discuss, but it isn't going to change.
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Yes I agree. KODI 14 is so much better..whufclee wrote:Kodi, a stupid name? Yes without a doubt
the fact that all the letters that make up XBMC are now pretty much pointless I can certainly understand it. )
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Some ideas:
XBOXMC
XBMC ONE
XBMC ∞ (oo= ORDINARY ONE)
or only vs the competition something like Max 3.6, Scott 3.7, Fido 3.8, Cody Banks 3.9 (sarcastic)
XBOXMC
XBMC ONE
XBMC ∞ (oo= ORDINARY ONE)
or only vs the competition something like Max 3.6, Scott 3.7, Fido 3.8, Cody Banks 3.9 (sarcastic)
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goxbmcd4oxcofm
"good old xbox media center dashboard four old xbox console from micro$oft"
now that would be a good name, u can even write each letter with a diferent font.
"good old xbox media center dashboard four old xbox console from micro$oft"
now that would be a good name, u can even write each letter with a diferent font.
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I second Dom's idea for a name. Other than that, how about XBMC Legacy?
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cashonly wrote:goxbmcd4oxcofm
"good old xbox media center dashboard four old xbox console from micro$oft"
now that would be a good name, u can even write each letter with a diferent font.
joke! it was a joke!
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As much as I would prefer that the tautology were resolved by reverting to XBMC, no change of name is going to happen unless someone volunteers to re-work the masses of project artefacts Buzz highlighted earlier in this thread.mrmajikbus45 wrote:I second Dom's idea for a name. Other than that, how about XBMC Legacy?
Thus, until a volunteer steps forward, the discussion over individuals' preferred names is moot.
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I have this domain paid up until 2017 also. Ok domains are not expensive, but everyone managed with the name up till now. It's not only a matter of all the work to switch everything, but also the fact that I don't think the XBMC project would appreciate it too (if we went back to using just the XBMC name). I enjoy being on good terms with them. Plus there is the fact I just don't want to change the name.. so ner
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Oh, I know. Just a suggestion. A little fun to play.
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Yeah, right, but aside from all that, and all the other stuff, and what-not, there's no good reason not to revert, right?BuZz wrote:It's not only a matter of all the work to switch everything, but also the fact that I don't think the XBMC project would appreciate it too (if we went back to using just the XBMC name). I enjoy being on good terms with them. Plus there is the fact I just don't want to change the name.
...I'll get me coat (to resurrect a previous century catchphrase).
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It's your BBQ and it's good, we're just guests!BuZz wrote:I have this domain paid up until 2017 also. Ok domains are not expensive, but everyone managed with the name up till now. It's not only a matter of all the work to switch everything, but also the fact that I don't think the XBMC project would appreciate it too (if we went back to using just the XBMC name). I enjoy being on good terms with them. Plus there is the fact I just don't want to change the name.. so ner