I have been watching the evolution of the Ubuntu Software Center for quite a while now. I had doubts about its interface and its speed, but I liked the fact that it offered an easy, down-to-earth interface that allowed users to install software easily. However, I have to say that the way the Ubuntu Software Center has evolved is worrying me -- a lot. I am not against the idea of selling software. What I am against, is confusing proprietary software with non-proprietary software, The Ubuntu Software Center seems to be doing just that.
(Score: 2) by Runaway1956 on Monday June 08 2015, @05:24AM
I love the disclaimer:
Disclaimer: In case you are either 1) a complete idiot; or 2) a lawyer; or 3) both, please be aware that this site is not affiliated with or approved by Canonical Limited. This site criticizes Canonical for certain privacy-invading features of Ubuntu and teaches users how to fix them. So, obviously, the site is not approved by Canonical. And our use of the trademarked term Ubuntu is plainly descriptive — it helps the public find this site and understand its message.
(Score: 4, Informative) by Ryuugami on Monday June 08 2015, @07:19AM
Unfortunately, that disclaimer is not entirely a joke: they added it in response [techdirt.com] to getting a cease-and-desist letter from Canonical.
There is a silver lining, though.
If a shit storm's on the horizon, it's good to know far enough ahead you can at least bring along an umbrella. - D.Weber
(Score: 2) by isostatic on Monday June 08 2015, @06:29PM
Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, apparently has decided to act like a trademark bully.
Ubuntu: a quality that includes the essential human virtues; compassion and humanity.