@Randall & @Mark > The certified hardware section of the site mentions company > names like HP, Dell, Toshiba, etc. while missing out companies > like System76 that actually sell Ubuntu computers.
> http://webapps.ubuntu.com/certification/ > After reviewing the link. It does not match what system76 is > currently offering.... Thanks for starting this topic. System76 has certified products in the past and we consider the program a valuable asset for Ubuntu and the community. For System76, Ubuntu Certification did not translate into greater consumer or business demand. We've been building Ubuntu computers for a long time and we consider our customers trust as an affirmation of our reputation for quality Ubuntu pre-installed products. Large OEM's are a different experience altogether. Typically, a customer can't determine if Ubuntu is supported through a large OEM's website and it's not clear if the OEM will support the customer should an issue arise. For these OEM's, certification carries greater value. Customers have the confidence that Ubuntu has been tested and works on the hardware. That should never be a question when browsing System76's website. All that said, Ubuntu's certification page makes System76 appear as a second tier, out of date, OEM when we work hard to position ourselves as the Vanguard of Ubuntu computers. In fact, we consider it our responsibility to reflect the very best of Ubuntu and Open Source Software through our products. Due to our six to twelve month product refresh cycle, certification isn't feasible; however, the new Ubuntu ready program may fit perfectly. We'll investigate. Now a word on bricks and mortar :-). Reading through this bug I can't help but recognize a desire to walk into Best Buy and purchase an Ubuntu pre-loaded pc - I'm certain predicated by the bug's description. This is a great way to describe Microsoft's monopoly but I don't think it's a direct line to squashing the bug - rather it's the logical end point of squashing the bug. System76 requires the Internet in many of the same ways that Ubuntu requires the Internet. Without it our market is too small. I would also venture to say that most computers are sold online. Ubuntu PC's at Best Buy or Walmart aren't the ticket. The ticket is creating the most innovative and creative software the world has known and marketing the hell out of it in a creative, audience capturing way... this is enormously over simplified - there's luck too :-). -- Microsoft has a majority market share https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu 4 dz, which is a direct subscriber. Status in Club Distro: Confirmed Status in Computer Science Ubuntu: Invalid Status in EasyPeasy Overview: Invalid Status in Ichthux - Linux for Christians: Invalid Status in JAK LINUX: Invalid Status in The Linux OS Project: In Progress Status in The OpenOffice.org Suite: In Progress Status in Tabuntu: Invalid Status in A simple player to online TV streaming: Invalid Status in Tv-Player: New Status in Ubuntu: In Progress Status in “ubuntu-express” package in Ubuntu: Invalid Status in The Jaunty Jackalope: Invalid Status in “ubuntu-express” source package in Jaunty: Invalid Status in Baltix GNU/Linux: Invalid Status in “linux” package in Debian: In Progress Status in Fluxbuntu: The Lightweight, Productive, Agile OS: Confirmed Status in openSUSE: In Progress Status in Tilix Linux: New Bug description: Microsoft has a majority market share in the new desktop PC marketplace. This is a bug, which Ubuntu is designed to fix. Non-free software is holding back innovation in the IT industry, restricting access to IT to a small part of the world's population and limiting the ability of software developers to reach their full potential, globally. This bug is widely evident in the PC industry. Steps to repeat: 1. Visit a local PC store. What happens: 2. Observe that a majority of PCs for sale have non-free software pre-installed. 3. Observe very few PCs with Ubuntu and free software pre-installed. What should happen: 1. A majority of the PCs for sale should include only free software like Ubuntu. 2. Ubuntu should be marketed in a way such that its amazing features and benefits would be apparent and known by all. 3. The system shall become more and more user friendly as time passes. _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~algeriatul Post to : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~algeriatul More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
