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nbashaw
So Sproutcore 2.0 split into two camps, Ember.js and Amber.js? Someone correct me if I'm wrong, this is confusing.
ibdknox
Instead of going with "amber.js" they went with "ember.js"

sproutcore 2.0 = amber.js = ember.js

They're all the same with the final one being the official new name.

murz
Kind of odd, it was announced as "Amber.js":

http://yehudakatz.com/2011/12/08/announcing-amber-js/

untog
I'm wondering if there was some kind of copyright/trademark issue at play here.
chc
Probably just concern over confusion with Amber, a JS implementation of Smalltalk.
curiouskat
amber.js had a nice feel to it -- ember.js, not so much.
jrockway
What's in a name?
curiouskat
Emotive resonance, mental imagery, branding.
Gigablah
Ember gives me better vibes. Glow, spark, ignition.

Amber just sits there looking pretty :)

jrockway
Amber also has bugs trapped inside.
hs
ember -- flame that burns bugs
Zolomon
I like ember.js - makes me think of flames!!
code_duck
Flames that have died. This might be better than a fossil, though.
steele
Now I have to return my amber lamps.
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