I have kind of a unique idea...

[christopher.wortman]

I am not sure where to post this, but I figured this would be the best place.

The idea occurred to me when using your website. I would love to see a nicely packaged Ubuntu 1CD at a time up for purchase. When you click "Get Ubuntu" an area where I can purchase it and have it be sent to my door. Not in a cardboard sleeve, but a really nice package that screams "I am Ubuntu and this is my style!" Have it come with a high quality case badge, and some inserts that showcase some icons up close. Have the packaging be really high quality too, that makes it a joy to open the box.

Don't make it exorbitantly expensive, enough to cover the costs of this, but also enough so that it is giving some income back into Ubuntu. I would purchase it. Make it around $30~50 USD. Allow the free download, but box it up and package it. I feel for LTS releases, this would be really awesome, because that gives me incentive to buy a piece of the pie. I would buy it every 6 months if the price was right lol. Around $30 bucks for something cool sent to my door. Heck I know a few people who would lol.

Thoughts?

[whatthefunk]

I am not sure where to post this, but I figured this would be the best place.

The idea occurred to me when using your website. I would love to see a nicely packaged Ubuntu 1CD at a time up for purchase. When you click "Get Ubuntu" an area where I can purchase it and have it be sent to my door. Not in a cardboard sleeve, but a really nice package that screams "I am Ubuntu and this is my style!" Have it come with a high quality case badge, and some inserts that showcase some icons up close. Have the packaging be really high quality too, that makes it a joy to open the box.

Don't make it exorbitantly expensive, enough to cover the costs of this, but also enough so that it is giving some income back into Ubuntu. I would purchase it. Make it around $30~50 USD. Allow the free download, but box it up and package it. I feel for LTS releases, this would be really awesome, because that gives me incentive to buy a piece of the pie.

Thoughts?

So...youd pay $50 for a box?

[sffvba[e0rt]

So...youd pay $50 for a box?

A pretty box...


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[christopher.wortman]

A pretty box I would pay $50 every six months if it were sent to my door.

[whatthefunk]

A pretty box...


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Oh, well that changes things. Ive always wanted a pretty box.

[christopher.wortman]

Oh, well that changes things. Ive always wanted a pretty box.

I sense some disdain in your post, however, you underestimate presentation. If presented properly with quality and style, I would pay for it knowing my money was going to a good cause. It would sit on my shelf as a conversational piece. People who come over would see it, and ask about it. Heck, make them collectable, with each one presenting a puzzle or picture that continually grows with each box.

[whatthefunk]

I sense some disdain in your post, however, you underestimate presentation. If presented properly with quality and style, I would pay for it knowing my money was going to a good cause. It would sit on my shelf as a conversational piece. People who come over would see it, and ask about it. Heck, make them collectable, with each one presenting a puzzle or picture that continually grows with each box.

How many people actually do this though? Apple products come in nice boxes. Ive never met a single person who keeps the box as a table center piece...

Can you really make them collectible? How many times do you need to buy Ubunutu?

[christopher.wortman]

How many people actually do this though? Apple products come in nice boxes. Ive never met a single person who keeps the box as a table center piece...

Can you really make them collectible? How many times do you need to buy Ubunutu?

Actually I keep all of the boxes to anything I purchase that has any value to me. You would be surprised how many people keep packaging. As many as there are, that's what makes it a good idea, its infinite money.

[bs5765]

I keep all my boxes but they are in a closet-not at the center of a table, that would be strange!

[Legendary_Bibo]

I sense some disdain in your post, however, you underestimate presentation. If presented properly with quality and style, I would pay for it knowing my money was going to a good cause. It would sit on my shelf as a conversational piece. People who come over would see it, and ask about it. Heck, make them collectable, with each one presenting a puzzle or picture that continually grows with each box.

DVD cases (http://www.amazon.com/Memorex-32021980-Storage-Cases-Pack/dp/B0000A0VET/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1308894312&sr=8-2)

Grab paper

Download Gimp (http://www.gimp.org/downloads/) for Windows, or


sudo apt-get install gimp

if you're under Ubuntu already.

Then use this image (http://pegasus.rutgers.edu/~pax/DVD_Cover-2005.05.31-thumb.png) and edit in and out all necessary and unnecessary information.

Place into DVD case behind clear plastic.

Download Ubuntu (http://www.ubuntu.com/download/ubuntu/download) and burn it to a disc using this (http://www.amazon.com/Lite--LightScribe-Layer-Drive-IHAS424-98/dp/B002SIMPXM/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1308894762&sr=1-1) burner to make it look prettier using these (http://www.amazon.com/HP-Write-Once-DVD-R-LightScribe-Technology/dp/B000T8PTLI/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1308894882&sr=1-3) discs to make the discs look prettier.

And now you have a professional looking DVD case with a professional looking copy of Ubuntu.

[christopher.wortman]

DVD cases (http://www.amazon.com/Memorex-32021980-Storage-Cases-Pack/dp/B0000A0VET/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1308894312&sr=8-2)

Grab paper

Download Gimp (http://www.gimp.org/downloads/) for Windows, or


sudo apt-get install gimpif you're under Ubuntu already.

Then use this image (http://pegasus.rutgers.edu/%7Epax/DVD_Cover-2005.05.31-thumb.png) and edit in and out all necessary and unnecessary information.

Place into DVD case behind clear plastic.

Download Ubuntu (http://www.ubuntu.com/download/ubuntu/download) and burn it to a disc using this (http://www.amazon.com/Lite--LightScribe-Layer-Drive-IHAS424-98/dp/B002SIMPXM/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1308894762&sr=1-1) burner to make it look prettier using these (http://www.amazon.com/HP-Write-Once-DVD-R-LightScribe-Technology/dp/B000T8PTLI/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1308894882&sr=1-3) discs to make the discs look prettier.

And now you have a professional looking DVD case with a professional looking copy of Ubuntu.

That is completely not the point I was trying to make... Sure I could do it myself, and have done so in the past, however I want something professional, that I can pay for. I don't want to work for it. You missed the point entirely lol.

[whatthefunk]

That is completely not the point I was trying to make... Sure I could do it myself, and have done so in the past, however I want something professional, that I can pay for. I don't want to work for it. You missed the point entirely lol.

I bet you could find somebody on the forums to make you a pretty box for $50.

[christopher.wortman]

I keep all my boxes but they are in a closet-not at the center of a table, that would be strange!

Really I keep all the boxes to the software I own on a shelf in my study. People who come in there, look at them. I look at them, it would be nice to see a box to Ubuntu up there

[ynneb]

Its a good idea, and I understand your sentiment.
In my opinion, it must be a little more than just a pretty box.
Mayby if it contained a series of DVDs that had all the software currently available. This would mean quicker installation. DVDs are cheap so it wouldnt create much additional cost to the packaging, but would enhance its usability.
Any greif you may get about your idea, is more due to them not understanding your thoughts and sentiments correctly.

In the past I have downloaded all sorts of pirate ware. The software I have used and valued the most is the stuff I actually paid for, with only a few exceptions.

[Legendary_Bibo]

I bet you could find somebody on the forums to make you a pretty box for $50.

I'll do it for $50

[wolfen69]

DVD cases (http://www.amazon.com/Memorex-32021980-Storage-Cases-Pack/dp/B0000A0VET/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1308894312&sr=8-2)

Grab paper

Download Gimp (http://www.gimp.org/downloads/) for Windows, or


sudo apt-get install gimp

if you're under Ubuntu already.

Then use this image (http://pegasus.rutgers.edu/~pax/DVD_Cover-2005.05.31-thumb.png) and edit in and out all necessary and unnecessary information.

Place into DVD case behind clear plastic.

Download Ubuntu (http://www.ubuntu.com/download/ubuntu/download) and burn it to a disc using this (http://www.amazon.com/Lite--LightScribe-Layer-Drive-IHAS424-98/dp/B002SIMPXM/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1308894762&sr=1-1) burner to make it look prettier using these (http://www.amazon.com/HP-Write-Once-DVD-R-LightScribe-Technology/dp/B000T8PTLI/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1308894882&sr=1-3) discs to make the discs look prettier.

And now you have a professional looking DVD case with a professional looking copy of Ubuntu.

Don't forget to use glabels to make the cd labels. It's an awesome app. It has every major template by Avery and others. I make very professional looking cd labels, business cards and other stuff.

[christopher.wortman]

Its a good idea, and I understand your sentiment.
In my opinion, it must be a little more than just a pretty box.
Mayby if it contained a series of DVDs that had all the software currently available. This would mean quicker installation. DVDs are cheap so it wouldnt create much additional cost to the packaging, but would enhance its usability.
Any greif you may get about your idea, is more due to them not understanding your thoughts and sentiments correctly.

In the past I have downloaded all sorts of pirate ware. The software I have used and valued the most is the stuff I actually paid for, with only a few exceptions.

You get the sentiment then, I paid 700 bucks for Rosetta Stone simply for the pretty yellow box. I paid $299 for Windows 7 Ultimate, $199 for XP Pro.. and so on and so forth, now adays I don't have to worry about piracy because of all the free stuff that just works. It is more than a box... its the idea that "I worked X amount of hours and earned this box"

[Legendary_Bibo]

Don't forget to use glabels to make the cd labels. It's an awesome app. It has every major template by Avery and others. I make very professional looking cd labels, business cards and other stuff.

I forgot to tell him to print the DVD cover also.

Does Ubuntu work with LightScribe?

[Legendary_Bibo]

You get the sentiment then, I paid 700 bucks for Rosetta Stone simply for the pretty yellow box. I paid $299 for Windows 7 Ultimate, $199 for XP Pro.. and so on and so forth, now adays I don't have to worry about piracy because of all the free stuff that just works. It is more than a box... its the idea that "I worked X amount of hours and earned this box"

I have a Windows 7 OEM DVD case, I'll sell it to you for $50

[christopher.wortman]

Or forget it then lol... It isn't having someone in the community do it for me so much... Its like "Look at what I worked to obtain. I know that my money went to help Ubuntu, and I have this to show for it."

[wolfen69]

I forgot to tell him to print the DVD cover also.

Does Ubuntu work with LightScribe?

Lightscribe linux software (http://www.lightscribe.com/downloadSection/linux/index.aspx)

But I don't think it has any advanced abilities. I'd rather make a stick on label.

[christopher.wortman]

Lightscribe linux software (http://www.lightscribe.com/downloadSection/linux/index.aspx)

But I don't think it has any advanced abilities. I'd rather make a stick on label.

It isn't about the label, or me doing it at all. It is about Canonical sending me something that I worked and paid for with my money. I know that the money is going to support the project. I have this disk with these things I can also collect for my own selfish wants. I can then recycle the box to someone else or buy it to present to someone as a gift. etc... There is a lot to things... more to boxes than just printing it myself...

[Legendary_Bibo]

Or forget it then lol... It isn't having someone in the community do it for me so much... Its like "Look at what I worked to obtain. I know that my money went to help Ubuntu, and I have this to show for it."

I'll do it for $60 and give Canonical 16.67%

[Legendary_Bibo]

Lightscribe linux software (http://www.lightscribe.com/downloadSection/linux/index.aspx)

But I don't think it has any advanced abilities. I'd rather make a stick on label.

Yeah I always wondered how software disc manufacturers get those labels on the discs. I know they don't use lightscribe, it's like some type of paint.

[unknownPoster]

You get the sentiment then, I paid 700 bucks for Rosetta Stone simply for the pretty yellow box. I paid $299 for Windows 7 Ultimate, $199 for XP Pro.. and so on and so forth, now adays I don't have to worry about piracy because of all the free stuff that just works. It is more than a box... its the idea that "I worked X amount of hours and earned this box"

You're either trolling or literally insane...

Fairly certain it's the first. No one in this economy would pay $700 for a box. That's just delusional.

It won't work with Ubuntu because why would anyone pay for something that is free?

[whatthefunk]

It isn't about the label, or me doing it at all. It is about Canonical sending me something that I worked and paid for with my money. I know that the money is going to support the project. I have this disk with these things I can also collect for my own selfish wants. I can then recycle the box to someone else or buy it to present to someone as a gift. etc... There is a lot to things... more to boxes than just printing it myself...

I just dont understand this. If you want to support Ubunutu, Im sure that there is some way to make a donation.

Are there more of you box people out there? Man...Im in the wrong business. Ill sell you a whatthefunk box, direct from whatthefunk, for $4,000. You can display it proudly knowing that you have supported me.

[christopher.wortman]

I'll do it for $60 and give Canonical 16.67%

But its not official, and not on Ubuntu.com. See thats the point... Not everyone can get it. Regardless of how unique it might be. The point is, when I got the free Ubuntu disks, something inside me smiled. I wanted to see more, something I could pay for with that kind of quality disk, with better packaging and love shown. But you will never understand what I am talking about so whatever.

[christopher.wortman]

You're either trolling or literally insane...

Fairly certain it's the first. No one in this economy would pay $700 for a box. That's just delusional.

It won't work with Ubuntu because why would anyone pay for something that is free?

So they wouldn't have to download and burn it themselves. It isn't insanity, there is A LOT of people like this out there. But sure shoot down an idea that would make a lot of money.

[Legendary_Bibo]

But its not official, and not on Ubuntu.com. See thats the point... Not everyone can get it. Regardless of how unique it might be. The point is, when I got the free Ubuntu disks, something inside me smiled. I wanted to see more, something I could pay for with that kind of quality disk, with better packaging and love shown. But you will never understand what I am talking about so whatever.

Ubuntu forums is close enough to Ubuntu.com, also it's worth more because only you will have the case.

[owiknowi]

maybe you should put your marketing idea by mark shuttleworth or canonical ltd.
if there's a market for it they'll probably know.

[mmsmc]

You're either trolling or literally insane...

Fairly certain it's the first. No one in this economy would pay $700 for a box. That's just delusional.

It won't work with Ubuntu because why would anyone pay for something that is free?
although i do agree with you, i would pay a small amount of money to receive a box in the mail, to show my open support, and for a nice looking box

[whatthefunk]

So they wouldn't have to download and burn it themselves. It isn't insanity, there is A LOT of people like this out there. But sure shoot down an idea that would make a lot of money.

Im pretty sure you can get a CD sent to you for a couple bucks.

A couple things. This idea would not make a lot of money. Who in their right mind would pay $50 for something that they can get for free? Also, charging a ridiculous amount for Ubunutu for the sake of making a lot of money goes completely against the spirit of open source software.

[christopher.wortman]

It isn't about worth at all or being special, its intrinsic value, but you people can ignore the intensities all you want and argue logic. I suppose people who have no artistic mindset fail to see point in paintings when you can just take a picture with a camera.

[wolfen69]

Yeah I always wondered how software disc manufacturers get those labels on the discs. I know they don't use lightscribe, it's like some type of paint.

I think it's more like silk screening.

As far as the OP,
http://assets.knowyourmeme.com/i/5663/original/doublefacepalm.jpg

[Paqman]

Heck, make them collectable, with each one presenting a puzzle or picture that continually grows with each box.

That's actually a pretty good idea.

[whatthefunk]

For the record...
http://shop.canonical.com/product_info.php?products_id=852

5 copies of Ubunutu for 5 pounds.

[sffvba[e0rt]

You can always support Slackware... http://store.slackware.com/cgi-bin/store/slack13.37?id=jm4azckc&mv_pc=20


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[whatthefunk]

That's actually a pretty good idea.

Because you will be buying dozens of copies of Ubunutu?

[christopher.wortman]

For the record...
http://shop.canonical.com/product_info.php?products_id=852

5 copies of Ubunutu for 5 pounds.

Hence why I said 1 CD per box, its not about quantity but about quality, showing workmanship and love and style in format of packaging. It is I suppose beyond your grasp to understand marketing, but try to see it from a perspective of someone who cares about such things. Remember as a kid opening a box of Lego, only to remember the box was cool was just as cool as Lego. Or when you buy a computer the joy of opening it up. Some people actually get joy out of these things. Go look at unboxing videos on youtube.

[unknownPoster]

That's actually a pretty good idea.

That's a terrible idea.

It turns the image of Ubuntu into a childish game rather than a professional operating system. You don't see that type of thing with Windows or OSX.

[christopher.wortman]

That's a terrible idea.

It turns the image of Ubuntu into a childish game rather than a professional operating system. You don't see that type of thing with Windows or OSX.

Thats why its unique. Speaking to the inner child, while maintaining a good public image of professionalism by presenting a packaged product.

[unknownPoster]

Remember as a kid opening a box of Lego, only to remember the box was cool was just as cool as Lego.

The only time where the child appreciates the box more than the toy is at a very young age, typically less than 5 years old.

Or are you seriously telling me a child should enjoy the box just as much as his new XBox 360?

[Legendary_Bibo]

It isn't about worth at all or being special, its intrinsic value, but you people can ignore the intensities all you want and argue logic. I suppose people who have no artistic mindset fail to see point in paintings when you can just take a picture with a camera.

Uhhhh...did you really say logic and monetary good sense should fail when argued against artistry?

No artistic mindset?! I run a freaking comic blog, and do photo work and digital paintings for friends all the time.

[christopher.wortman]

The only time where the child appreciates the box more than the toy is at a very young age, typically less than 5 years old.

Or are you seriously telling me a child should enjoy the box just as much as his new XBox 360?

Think of it in terms of Apple not Microsoft here. Apple takes care in their packaging. Microsoft just boxes it up. They make you take time to appreciate the product as you open it up, not feel like you just wasted money on something dirty. Something clean and elegant, with "here I am, I am Ubuntu, Welcome."

[Legendary_Bibo]

The only time where the child appreciates the box more than the toy is at a very young age, typically less than 5 years old.

Or are you seriously telling me a child should enjoy the box just as much as his new XBox 360?

They're still enjoying a box.

[whatthefunk]

Hence why I said 1 CD per box, its not about quantity but about quality, showing workmanship and love and style in format of packaging. It is I suppose beyond your grasp to understand marketing, but try to see it from a perspective of someone who cares about such things. Remember as a kid opening a box of Lego, only to remember the box was cool was just as cool as Lego. Or when you buy a computer the joy of opening it up. Some people actually get joy out of these things. Go look at unboxing videos on youtube.

I threw away my lego boxes. What good are they? The workmanship of the actual product is far far more important that the design of the box. It would probably be a better world if everything had to come in a bland brown cardboard box.

[unknownPoster]

Think of it in terms of Apple not Microsoft here. Apple takes care in their packaging. Microsoft just boxes it up. They make you take time to appreciate the product as you open it up, not feel like you just wasted money on something dirty. Something clean and elegant, with "here I am, I am Ubuntu, Welcome."

As an owner of a Macbook Pro I can tell you that the last thing I cared about when I got it was the box.

I literally destroyed the box in my excitement to get my shiny new laptop.

[Legendary_Bibo]

Think of it in terms of Apple not Microsoft here. Apple takes care in their packaging. Microsoft just boxes it up. They make you take time to appreciate the product as you open it up, not feel like you just wasted money on something dirty. Something clean and elegant, with "here I am, I am Ubuntu, Welcome."

I was more excited about the disc when I got Windows 7, I didn't really care about the box.

[whatthefunk]

Think of it in terms of Apple not Microsoft here. Apple takes care in their packaging. Microsoft just boxes it up. They make you take time to appreciate the product as you open it up, not feel like you just wasted money on something dirty. Something clean and elegant, with "here I am, I am Ubuntu, Welcome."

Is it really so easy to get you to buy stuff? I mean seriously...if put some orange peels in a nice box would you buy them? Sad...

[christopher.wortman]

As an owner of a Macbook Pro I can tell you that the last thing I cared about when I got it was the box.

I literally destroyed the box in my excitement to get my shiny new laptop.

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=mac+pro+unboxing&aq=f

If I were the only one why are there so many unboxing videos?

[unknownPoster]

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=mac+pro+unboxing&aq=f

If I were the only one why are there so many unboxing videos?

Yeah, unboxing to see the product. Not to save the box.

Also, none of those videos have more than 50,000 views. You're targeting a niche market of an already niche operating system. This will generate less revenue than it costs.

[whatthefunk]

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=mac+pro+unboxing&aq=f

If I were the only one why are there so many unboxing videos?

That is sad. Im going to start selling boxes to the fools of the world.

[mmsmc]

i think we got off on a tangent, apple just doesn't have nice looking packages, they have good products to sell. in this case there will be products you can already get for free, but this time in nice packaging. in my view, and someone else s that posted in this thread. you should add software cd's to the box, to make it more useful and to motivate people to buy it

[unknownPoster]

That is sad. Im going to start selling boxes to the fools of the world.

Thankfully there aren't a lot of idiots that would fall for that. Look at my previous post.

[christopher.wortman]

Also to the one who spoke about "brown boxes" Macs are very quality products, I believe Ubuntu is quality, and showing it in packaging format, is a good easy cheap way to make money.

[Untitled_No4]

I don't think the OP is the only one who likes this idea:
http://en.opensuse.org/Buy_openSUSE

it's been done by them for a while now and I guess they wouldn't bother if it didn't sell.

Personally I wouldn't buy it -- I hate clutter -- but it doesn't sound like such a weird thing to me. The idea is not to buy a box for $50, but to donate $50 to Canonical and in return receive a nicely boxed CD.

Another proof it's not such a weird idea:
http://jointhegame.kde.org/

which gets you this:
http://blogs.fsfe.org/mario/?p=114

Some of those who reply are probably choking now, but hey, I'm sure you like something I will think is ridiculous.

[unknownPoster]

Also to the one who spoke about "brown boxes" Macs are very quality products, I believe Ubuntu is quality, and showing it in packaging format, is a good easy cheap way to make money.

It's definitely a good easy way to lose money.

You keep talking about marketing but you fail to grasp simple marketing principles.

Supply and Demand.

Linux is about 1% of the desktop market. That would make Ubuntu a fraction of a percent.

Why should Canonical waste money on something with such minimal demand?

[christopher.wortman]

It's definitely a good easy way to lose money.

You keep talking about marketing but you fail to grasp simple marketing principles.

Supply and Demand.

Linux is about 1% of the desktop market. That would make Ubuntu a fraction of a percent.

Why should Canonical waste money on something with such minimal demand?

Commercialize and create demand. The product is already quality, now is the time to take it beyond being "Linux" and being strictly "Ubuntu" in it's own right. Unity is an obvious step toward this. Think bigger. Advertise it. Go out of your way and tell people about it. Have events spreading Ubuntu. I don't know anything.

[mmsmc]

That is sad. Im going to start selling boxes to the fools of the world.
its sad, not to get off on a tangent but i just got an xps 15 dual i7 with xbox 360 and printer 4 1100$, and the macbook costs how much:( im tellen ya, its the packaging

[Legendary_Bibo]

I don't think the OP is the only one who likes this idea:
http://en.opensuse.org/Buy_openSUSE

it's been done by them for a while now and I guess they wouldn't bother if it didn't sell.

Personally I wouldn't buy it -- I hate clutter -- but it doesn't sound like such a weird thing to me. The idea is not to buy a box for $50, but to donate $50 to Canonical and in return receive a nicely boxed CD.

Another proof it's not such a weird idea:
http://jointhegame.kde.org/

which gets you this:
http://blogs.fsfe.org/mario/?p=114

Some of those who reply are probably choking now, but hey, I'm sure you like something I will think is ridiculous.

Wow, it's nothing.

[unknownPoster]

Commercialize and create demand. The product is already quality, now is the time to take it beyond being "Linux" and being strictly "Ubuntu" in it's own right. Unity is an obvious step toward this. Think bigger. Advertise it. Go out of your way and tell people about it. Have events spreading Ubuntu. I don't know anything.

It's an operating system, not a religion. Quit treating it as such.

[christopher.wortman]

It's an operating system, not a religion. Quit treating it as such.

Since you missed the complete idea of anything I have offered and nothing constructive I hope an op can close this thread as it is obviously going nowhere fast.

[unknownPoster]

Since you missed the complete idea of anything I have offered and nothing constructive I hope an op can close this thread as it is obviously going nowhere fast.

You fail to accept logic as a valid argument.

And you lose your argument so you ask for it to be closed? That says a lot.

[Untitled_No4]

It's an operating system, not a religion. Quit treating it as such.

It's not a religion, but like everything about branding, it's about making you feel belong to a community of like-minded people, even if you don't know them.

And most Mac users keep their boxes in pristine condition. If not for the love of boxes, then because it has a resale value. People pay more for used Macs in original box than without.

And talking aobut OS/Religions, my friend bought a used Macbook from someone who would only touch his Macs while wearing gloves.

[whatthefunk]

Commercialize and create demand. The product is already quality, now is the time to take it beyond being "Linux" and being strictly "Ubuntu" in it's own right. Unity is an obvious step toward this. Think bigger. Advertise it. Go out of your way and tell people about it. Have events spreading Ubuntu. I don't know anything.

So you want to turn it into a corporation?

[Untitled_No4]

And before this thread is closed, while I don't share the sentiments, I can see that this is done by other projects, and not just in the OS world.

And even if you disagree, there are better ways to do it, without showing disrespect to the OP and trying to make them feel stupid.

Just a thought. If you disagree, feel free to make me feel stupid.

[unknownPoster]

It's not a religion, but like everything about branding, it's about making you feel belong to a community of like-minded people, even if you don't know them.

And most Mac users keep their boxes in pristine condition. If not for the love of boxes, then because it has a resale value. People pay more for used Macs in original box than without.

And talking aobut OS/Religions, my friend bought a used Macbook from someone who would only touch his Macs while wearing gloves.

I'm a mac owner myself but I didn't get one for the image of it, but that's off-topic.

[ibuclaw]

Thread Closed for review.

[Elfy]

Closed. OP request