Re: [NTLK] Synchronicity - Icon design contest

From: John Anderson (dearjohn_at_everchanging.com)
Date: Wed Oct 09 2002 - 13:21:01 EDT


I have no problem using the two arrows, I think this is a universal
symbol; it's the use of iSync's exact icon as a backdrop that makes me
uncomfortable.

John

On Wednesday, October 9, 2002, at 10:04 AM, Ed Kummel wrote:

> But...
> that icon, the circle with two arrows is commonly
> used! It's like the look-and-feel argument...can you
> claim ownership of a symbol that is so universal that
> any other symbol would just be wrong? If so, I claim
> ownership of that battery icon (the one that shows
> which way to insert a battery?) I'll be rich!
> Everybody's got to pay me royalties! I'll be right up
> there with the GIF and JPG patent lawsuits!
> Ed (Happy October Fest!)
> web/gadget guru

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