Nothing is truly free

[d3v1150m471c]

I just read somewhere that ubuntu linux has approximately 8 million users. If every one of those 8 million were to donate just one cent to ubuntu, that would be a fat $80,000 going to the guys that make this incredible operating system. Hey, those guys have stomachs and needs, too! Just sayin' ;).

http://www.ubuntu.com/community/donations

PS - The dev's and this community friggin' rock! kudos

[Dayofswords]

PS - The dev's and this community friggin' rock! kudos

yes.... yes they do

[boriskarloffinablender]

I just read somewhere that ubuntu linux has approximately 8 million users. If every one of those 8 million were to donate just one cent to ubuntu, that would be a fat $80,000 going to the guys that make this incredible operating system. Hey, those guys have stomachs and needs, too! Just sayin' ;).

PS - The dev's and this community friggin' rock! kudos

the correct term is rawk.

[mamamia88]

i donated to linux mint before does that count? if i could afford more i would

[d3v1150m471c]

LOL and this is what i'm talking about! I make a post and within 5 minutes the responses are already rollin' in. Love this place :D

[blueshiftoverwatch]

Canonical is a for-profit company, I don't think they really need our money. If you want to donate, give to an organization that is non-profit. Like the Electronic Frontier Foundation or some miscellaneous software project.

[lisati]

Does buying something at the Ubuntu shop (http://shop.ubuntu.com/) count?

[d3v1150m471c]

Absolutely nothing wrong with donating to either in my opinion. However, I didn't pay a cent for my Ubuntu distro.

[boriskarloffinablender]

they should pay you if you install kubuntu.

[5dolla]

I think buying stuff from the ubuntu store counts. I my self bought a ubuntu
beanie and t-shirt. I think i would also donate in the future. This is a great os
and community :)

[kyuubi777]

I bought a cd before... i know that they take some profit in those cd's.. it would be irrational for them not to

[d3v1150m471c]

I have no reason to think purchases from the ubuntu store wouldn't count.

(yes, "rawk" lol)

[calaundil]

Yes, lets to donate... with smile :D

[boriskarloffinablender]

Yes, lets to donate... with smile :D

200 smilies buys you a tux plushie.

[lisati]

The Ubuntu t-shirt & lanyard I have from the shop have drawn the occasional comment.

[Guyon]

I bought two mouse pads a couple months ago. They didn't cost much and were great quality mouse pads, I recommend them to everybody!

[5dolla]

O.O I think i might pick up a ubuntu mouse pad. my desk is kinda
at risk right now with out one :(

[daverich]

I bought two mouse pads a couple months ago. They didn't cost much and were great quality mouse pads, I recommend them to everybody!

so did I, years ago.

it never turned up... :(

Kind regards

Dave Rich

[daverich]

Just ordered another one...

glutton for punishment me :)

Kind regards

Dave Rich

[Khakilang]

If Ubuntu were to sell I am willing to buy.

[Techsnap]

I donate to other FOSS projects. Not Ubuntu, Canonical does not need your money.

[d3v1150m471c]

Donating will always be a personal choice. It's simple quid pro quo. Ubuntu (canonical) takes care of my needs, and I take care of theirs. I watched your rant regarding ubuntu and you make legitimate points. More reason for me to donate to my favorite operating system so that those needs have to funding to be addressed. Stand behind that which takes care of you.

PS. No one put a gun to anyone's head and said use ubuntu. No, we use it because of our own personal choice.