Ubuntu's not GNU/Linux?

[Hugo Roy]

Hi Sam,

Canonical has been trying to build a brand around Ubuntu, and they drop
the "linux for human beings" title. I think that it is just a strategy
to be more independent, to look more special towards new users.

I personally have no problem with that. Especially since GNU or Linux
can refer to many, many things, from TVs to Media players, smartphones,
etc, etc. So I think it doesn't make sense to advertise it when you talk
about your product, because it confuses people.

If Linux is only the Kernel and GNU only the GNU projects, it is a small
part of the whole package that Ubuntu is, and so I am not bothered that
it is not included in the brand they are building. On the contrary, it
makes things clear for users.

Moreover, I am not really sure I want Ubuntu to be automatically
associated with Linux, or the other way around, and it is even more true
with GNU, since Ubuntu tends to follow flexibly the spirit if GNU.

So, my point is:
* It's legitimate for Ubuntu to build its own brand
* I don't see any problems in not advertising GNU or Linux because
    * Ubuntu is a larger package than that
    * I am not sure we want people to automatically associate Linux and
      GNU with Ubuntu (or the other way around) 

The important is to promote Free Software, whatever technologies or
product we're talking about.

Best,
Hugo

PS: Thank you for raising this topic btw
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