Unpacking the Wordpress/WP Engine Fued

Unpacking the Wordpress/WP Engine Fued

Assessment

Interactive Video

Information Technology (IT), Architecture

11th Grade - Vocational training

Hard

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The video discusses the ongoing drama between Automatic, the owner of WordPress, and WP Engine, a major WordPress hosting platform. The conflict began when Automatic demanded royalties from WP Engine for using WordPress trademarks, leading to legal battles and public disputes. The video explores the implications of this conflict on the WordPress community and the broader open-source ecosystem, highlighting the challenges of balancing commercial interests with open-source principles.

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What changes were made to the WordPress trademark policy regarding the abbreviation 'WP'?

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2.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What was the nature of the trademark license agreement sent by Automatic to WP Engine?

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3.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are the main reasons for the conflict between Automatic and WP Engine?

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4.

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3 mins • 1 pt

How does Matt Mullenweg describe WP Engine during his presentation?

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5.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What impact did the ban from wordpress.org have on WP Engine?

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6.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What does the recent checkbox added to the WordPress login signify?

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7.

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3 mins • 1 pt

In what ways does the conflict between Automatic and WP Engine affect WordPress users?

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