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: 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.