The latest release of Canonical’s Ubuntu Linux distro, version 13.04, or Raring Ringtail, comes with a big yawn factor. I get a growing sense that the company’s rejections of users’ criticisms of Ubuntu’s native Unity desktop portray Canonical as Microsoft in a penguin suit. Regular Ubuntu users of previous versions will be satisfied with the new release. It does not change or fix much. Experienced Linux users will probably continue to skip it because of its Unity desktop limitations.
We use 100 plus computers since Windows 95. Since 2006 we have been experimenting with various OSes. Since 2012 we have gone solely with Ubuntu 12.04. Every six months we now upgrade and we now use Ubuntu 13.04. We have tested Windows 8 but found Ubuntu 13.04 more reliable and faster. We are now waiting for Ubuntu 14.04 for the company phones and computers (all in one). For a company this are a big step forward. We see a few people moaning and groaning about more eye candy and not liking Unity. Unity will bring alll for one and no other system are even close to this. And yes Canonical must make money to fulfill some of their promises. Not all can always be so beceause of a lack of cash flow. If you do not like Ubuntu stop groaning and use a nother system like Windows
"The tweaking done to Roaring Ringtail no doubt lays the foundation for Canonical's upcoming expansion plans".
This could have read, were you a tortuous writer,
"The tweaking done to Roaring Ringtail no doubt lays the foundation for Canonical's upcoming meeting to make preliminary plans to announce the date when a final announcement will be made regarding Canonical's expansion plans."
All Shuttleworth ever does--aside from cutting back more and more--is make announcements concerning grandiose plans for product whose appearance is either forgotten about or, when pressed for an answer, explained away with a statement of very strong support from the likes of chip-makers, telcos, handset makers, TV-set manufacturers (no details are EVER given regarding NAMES OF "PARTNERS"), software (where IS Ubuntu-for-TV; where IS Ubuntu-for-Android?), and--of course--the ever-popular 'millions and millions of users'. A curious fact about this last: the "users" in "millions and millions" is always prefaced by the adjective 'Ubuntu': Shuttleworth is subconciously--pathologically--thinking that his (non-existent) Ubuntu user base is his salvation, along with a reputation which tanked years ago.
One thing you never hear any more is about the great "Ubuntu Community". Dollars to doughnuts you won't get ten flames (from "the community") regarding this critique, or my comment. Three years ago, you'd have gotten a raise because of ALL the flames from the ubuntu 'community', and the huge spike in ad revenue.
Want a crash course in dissembling, prevarication, and circumlocution? Listen to, or read any of Mr Shuttleworth's comments when pressed for a solid answer on anything Ubuntu or Canonical.
I'll stick with MINT, and Clement Lefebvre whose M.O. is dedication, hard work, incomparable innovation, and one thing that is alien to Mark Shuttleworth: absolute dedication to, and respect for his users.
Based on history, Clem Lefebvre has a world-class backup plan for the day when, as our English-speaking friends would say, Canonical AND Ubuntu go 'tits-up'.
But i really like unity in 12.04. and as i read in several resources, unity in ubuntu 13.04 is faster and more polish so although i do not intend to migrate from 12.04 to 13.04 i think ubuntu in 13.04 is better than ubuntu in past.
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Ubuntu's Raring Ringtail Is Kind of a Snore
Posted by: Jack M. Germain May 8, 2013 05:00 AMThe latest release of Canonical’s Ubuntu Linux distro, version 13.04, or Raring Ringtail, comes with a big yawn factor. I get a growing sense that the company’s rejections of users’ criticisms of Ubuntu’s native Unity desktop portray Canonical as Microsoft in a penguin suit. Regular Ubuntu users of previous versions will be satisfied with the new release. It does not change or fix much. Experienced Linux users will probably continue to skip it because of its Unity desktop limitations.
This could have read, were you a tortuous writer,
"The tweaking done to Roaring Ringtail no doubt lays the foundation for Canonical's upcoming meeting to make preliminary plans to announce the date when a final announcement will be made regarding Canonical's expansion plans."
All Shuttleworth ever does--aside from cutting back more and more--is make announcements concerning grandiose plans for product whose appearance is either forgotten about or, when pressed for an answer, explained away with a statement of very strong support from the likes of chip-makers, telcos, handset makers, TV-set manufacturers (no details are EVER given regarding NAMES OF "PARTNERS"), software (where IS Ubuntu-for-TV; where IS Ubuntu-for-Android?), and--of course--the ever-popular 'millions and millions of users'. A curious fact about this last: the "users" in "millions and millions" is always prefaced by the adjective 'Ubuntu': Shuttleworth is subconciously--pathologically--thinking that his (non-existent) Ubuntu user base is his salvation, along with a reputation which tanked years ago.
One thing you never hear any more is about the great "Ubuntu Community". Dollars to doughnuts you won't get ten flames (from "the community") regarding this critique, or my comment. Three years ago, you'd have gotten a raise because of ALL the flames from the ubuntu 'community', and the huge spike in ad revenue.
Want a crash course in dissembling, prevarication, and circumlocution? Listen to, or read any of Mr Shuttleworth's comments when pressed for a solid answer on anything Ubuntu or Canonical.
I'll stick with MINT, and Clement Lefebvre whose M.O. is dedication, hard work, incomparable innovation, and one thing that is alien to Mark Shuttleworth: absolute dedication to, and respect for his users.
Based on history, Clem Lefebvre has a world-class backup plan for the day when, as our English-speaking friends would say, Canonical AND Ubuntu go 'tits-up'.