On 31 October 2014 12:08, Les Mikesell <lesmikesell@gmail.com> wrote:

On Fri, Oct 31, 2014 at 12:13 PM, Jim Perrin <jperrin@centos.org> wrote:
> Why does this feel like you're intentionally attempting to be difficult?

Because legalese is always difficult - and there are a bazillion VM
images available with preinstalled apps and it would be very confusing
if they can't mention the underlying OS name.

1. Get a lawyer. That doesn't mean asking a lawyer at some bar. That means setting up a legal agreement with them that they are willing to be disbarred for malpractice on the advise they give you.

2. Ask them the question. If they are a real lawyer, expect them to not answer immediately but have to go and research exactly what you are asking and then come up with a lot of questions that you need to answer.

3. The lawyer will make the formal inquiries needed with the trademark holder on what licenses are needed and how to comply with any existing trademark rules.

Or you can keep hitting your head against the wall by asking non-lawyers to give you 'binding' legal advise that you finally will like to hear.

Stephen J Smoogen.