of netcast

[via Digg]

A Cast By Any Other Name...: In light of Apple's claims that using "Podcast Ready" infringes the iPod trademark, Leo Laporte suggests changing the name for podcast to netcast. He will address this during next week's Podcast Expo

If Apple is claiming that the term "Podcast Ready" infringes their iPod trademark, then they're claiming ownership of the word podcast. Needless to say this could precipitate a crisis in the *cast community.

Truth is, I've never liked the word podcast. It causes confusion...I propose the word "netcast." It's a little clearer that these are broadcasts over the Internet. It's catchy and even kind of a pun.

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