Non-profit organization NATIVES in Tech, which is engaged in the development of a technological ecosystem for indigenous peoples, called up the Apache Software Founcement community to stop the use of the word “Apache” and Indian symbols in the logo, including renaming all projects developed under this name. To promote the initiative, petition , which was signed by 40 activists.
The use of the word apache and the assignment of the identity of indigenous people as a brand to achieve their own goals
It is perceived as an unacceptable manipulation by the cultural values of national minorities, distorting the idea of the Indians and based on stereotypes established after spaghetti-west films. The use of such a romantic representation, in which the existing and developing Indian community is interpreted dead and departed, when building a technological company that sets a goal for a common good, is interpreted as an ignorant and insulting step.
According to the authors of the initiative, the Apache fund should be acted in accordance with its the Code of conduct , the fifth point of which prescribes be careful in the selected words. The representative of the Apache Foundation stated that the community heard the time of time and listens to them, but it will take time necessary for discussing the raised issue in the community, evaluating legal consequences and making a balanced decision. Alternative ways to solve the problem are also studied, but they are not yet publicly voiced.
Until 2003, the name http server Apache interpreted in the FAQ of the project as “A Patchy Server”, i.e. The HTTP server obtained as a result of the modification of the code base of the NCSA HTTP server. In 2003, the explanation was changed And it was indicated that the name was chosen out of respect for the Apachi Indian tribe.