From: "Jake Nelson" jnelson@soncom.com
Let's use what we've got. Technical issues with it can be dealt with.
From my point of view the idea of a sphere
with the puzzle pieces is a new twist on an old logo. That said, it's definitely original enough.
I would hate for a square logo to be used where every piece means a different project of Wikimedia. This is the very implementation of the Microsoft Office puzzle pieces.
To be done with this whole discussion, I'd be willing for the sake of concensus in supporting the winning sphere with the puzzle pieces. Every language Wiki can then use the word "Wikipedia" and internationalize it... for example the Eo "Vikipedio" or the Latin "Vicipaedia" etc. Use the same picture and a different caption with the motto "The Free Encyclopedia" translated into the various languages. This would be all right... But that in a year or even a couple of years the issue is revisited would be something to look forward to and those who are interested in the ongoing development of a logo can chat abou it in the Meta Wiki. This sounds like a reason to pop a frosty brewsky and continue with the search for new cheese.
Cheers, Jay B.