It seems you're asking if it's just me. Could you clarify what you mean?
It seems you're asking if it's just me. Could you clarify what you mean?
When Ubuntu first launched, I felt comfortable with it. As time passed, I shifted toward Debian and eventually BSD, especially after the community updated Gnome to 2.2. Once I saw those changes, I let go of it. For everyday use I stick to PopOS, server setups lean on turnkey Linux, NAS solutions, FreeNAS, hypervisors like ProxMox, and I pick what each distro excels at. I haven’t used Ubuntu much lately, but it still works well for me. Of course, I do use Windows 10 on my desktops due to certain software requirements. In the end, I enjoy a balanced mix tailored to my needs. It really comes down to what you require from each tool. Just a small nod here on this subject.
I started with Ubuntu 7.04 and have stayed with it ever since. I was among the early fans of Unity from its release in 11.04 (not the Netbook version from 10.10). I’ve never really followed Canonical or Mark Shuttleworth closely; I just enjoy using the OS and a few related distros such as elementaryOS and Xubuntu. When I switch to other distributions, it usually feels like coming back home quickly. I’ve shared this experience in various threads, but what I value most about Ubuntu is its community. It’s so popular that there are countless tutorials online and plenty of answers on Stack Overflow or Ask Ubuntu for any project or issue you face. Throughout my Ubuntu journey, I’ve only needed to ask questions once on Ask Ubuntu and once in the mailing list. For most problems I’ve encountered, others had already solved it, so I could simply use their answers.
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It seems like you're reflecting on past experiences with Ubuntu updates and search functionality. The online and Amazon results from those dates helped clarify some confusion, especially regarding the dash search feature. Canonical's guidance made more sense to me at the time, which is why I initially thought these issues were exaggerated. Ubuntu remains a widely used Linux distribution, and Canonical operates as a commercial entity focused on revenue generation. These dynamics often create friction for certain users, leading to heightened concerns about such changes.
It seems many users have moved to Linux for privacy reasons, yet Ubuntu's track record regarding privacy isn't very strong.