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Re: My First Personalized License Plate

Matthew — Tue, 10 Jan 2006 17:00:44 -0000

Snap - I have the license plate of GENTOO in Ohio - am kind of curious where yours is. I am also not big on standing out, but I think this is an interesting way of advertising Gentoo. It's probably always going to be a niche distribution, but always an interesting one :)

Re: My First Personalized License Plate

Dave — Wed, 14 Dec 2005 15:32:07 -0000

Probably better to use a project name like Gentoo and be confused for a penguin fan that name it after a project like Bacula and be confused for a zoophile.

Main Entry: bac·u·lum
Pronunciation: 'bak-y&-l&m
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural bac·u·lums /-l&mz/ or bac·u·la /-l&/
: a slender bone reinforcing the penis in many mammals

Re: My First Personalized License Plate

Tim — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 17:25:07 -0000

Smart people that aren't computer geeks will see it and go "That guy must be obsessed with penguins."

but I see what you mean about most people being bewildered. However, I think in February I'm going to get a DEBIAN vanity plate. You've inspired me.

Re: My First Personalized License Plate

Brian — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 10:20:17 -0000

Getting a vanity plate doesn't really further your goal of "not standing out" - but if you like the plate, then don't sweat it.

I have to say - I doubt anyone will think it was a random assignment, given that it's pronounceable (if not an obvious word to most).

I wonder if you'll get zoologists sharing penguin stories, too. You'll *definitely* have to let us know if that happens!