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Is Ubuntu Linux or not ?
Mark Greaves (PCNetSpec):
--- Quote ---Also how many Mac users do know of the BSD links? I bet not many.
This worked for Apple.
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Good point .. it still just "feels" wrong though :o
Mark Greaves (PCNetSpec):
Although thinking about it .. I have seen the BSD heritage mentioned on the Apple site, and they still call their kernel the "mach kernel" not the "apple kernel" .. so although they don't shout it from the rooftops, they don't seem as intent on hiding the heritage as Ubuntu do :(
I'm still a bit baffled why the "Linux" tag should be seen as a "bad" thing .. a lot of Android users understand the link, and it's not putting them off ???
I agree the "average" Mac user doesn't know or care about the BSD connection, but the few that do tend to be proud of it (as they should be).
Why should Canonical think the same thing wouldn't apply to Ubuntu .. those that don't know or care wouldn't be bothered, and those that do should be proud of the Linux heritage .. as I said, it hasn't harmed Android any.
SeZo:
Perhaps Ubuntu does not want to be associated (by the masses) with the perceived geeky/nerdy/freedom fighter users of Linux
BkS:
I think I'm agreeing with Sezo on this matter. Ubuntu is becoming more and more "shiny" and "Apple" like. Though I would say it's a mix of Windows & Apple in the UI, Windows being the "Launcher" although on the left, and Apple with Unity using "global-menus" everywhere. Canonical is also releasing Ubuntu TV... AppleTV rip off perhaps? Then you have the Ubuntu for Android, which I guess still means it "shows" it's connected to the Linux world.
For whatever reasons, I do hope they don't hide the heritage.
Mark Greaves (PCNetSpec):
I'm not convinced the "masses" have either heard of Linux, or would give much of a toss .. those that "know" of the connection to Android aren't bothered/put off ???
Just feels like Canonical want all the credit .. which is plain wrong, read this Ubuntu contributors thoughts on the Canonical Contributors Agreement that Canonical are forcing people who write patches etc. to sign:
http://aseigo.blogspot.co.uk/2010/09/copyright-assignments-gone-wild-or-why.html
amongst many others.
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