Collaboration with Mozilla on default unofficial branding package

[Mike Hommey]

On Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 04:38:38PM -0400, Matt McCutchen wrote:
> Iceweasel team,
> 
> The Mozilla browser could use a better default unofficial branding
> package (see https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=659568#c1).
> Since you currently maintain a well-known rebranding of the browser that
> was undertaken for the sole purpose of avoiding the trademark
> restrictions, I think it would be fitting if you would work with Mozilla
> to get a high-quality default unofficial branding package upstream,
> which could then be the basis for Debian's package.  In light of the
> history of your project, I presume you would not object to Mozilla using
> the Iceweasel name, but if they consider it too derogatory, there are
> other options such as "Mozilla Browser" or "Gecko Browser".  Thoughts?
> 
> I realize this is an unfunded proposal for work; I just wanted to
> encourage people to consider whether this is something they might like
> to have.  I currently use my own unofficial build of the browser on
> Fedora and intend to make it available to the public, so I have an
> interest in better branding and may be able to help.
> 
> Thanks for your consideration.
> 
> (I am not on the list; please keep me in CC.)

See my answer in the bug.

Mike