Dear EE4J PMC, Eclipse and Oracle representatives.
We've seen an already lengthy discussion about a new Java EE brand name. I acknowledge that most of the suggested names couldn't pass legal restrictions by various involved parties.
However, I feel that the only name currently accepted by the EE4J PMC is EE4J itself. I have multiple reasons to be afraid that this is very impractical and inconvenient brand for a continuation of the Java EE platform. But before explaining them, I would like to propose another direction to choose the final brand.
I propose to consider using a naming pattern of "<something> for Java EE". An example would be "Extensions for Java EE" or "Components for Java EE" or "Specifications for Java EE".
The short form could be Ext4JavaEE, E4JavaEE, C4JavaEE, E4JEE, I don't want to propose concrete names or short forms. I only think it's important to keep Java EE in the full name to keep the link with the original platform.
The idea is based on the fact that Java as a word is allowed to be used in the form of "..for Java". Similarly, it should be legally OK to use the pattern "...for Java EE".
I've already discussed this proposal with other influential people in the community before coming here. I've got only positive reactions, I was really surprised I didn't receive any hesitant or negative feedback. You may have a look at the discussions on
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