[ubuntu-studio-devel] Elementary OS

[Mike Holstein]

On Thu, Aug 27, 2015 at 8:27 AM, ttoine <ttoine at ttoine.net> wrote:

> Hey Guys,
>
> I would like to share an idea I have for some time ago. Seing the success
> of Elementary OS or Linux Mint, both based on Ubuntu, I really think that
> we should create something like that.
>
> The fact is that we are using a Ubuntu base name (Ubuntu Studio) and we
> have a lot of constraints from Canonical. They are hosting the website, we
> are not allowed to collect donations or make money on merchandising with
> this name, etc. Elementary and Mint can !
>
> So I am really thinking about creating something based on Ubuntu Studio,
> but with another name. So we could have our own website, our own doc &
> forum, and create a independant community of enthusiasts who produce audio,
> video, grahpic, with free software...
>
> Also, if what is done is great, it would allow to have partnerships with
> editors like Harrison (Mixbus) or Redshark (Lightwork), or other vendors
> providing their solution for Ubuntu Linux based distributions.
>
> My aim is not really to create a business/company. But if we can collect
> some money, we can then donate it to developers (Ardour, KXStudio, ...), or
> create bounties to fix bugs/issues. If "a lot" of money is coming, we could
> also reward contributors with goodies, pay to go at Linux Audio conference,
> have a booth at Namm or Musik Messe, etc.
>
> I know that it may sound like a crazy challenge. What do you think of this
> idea ? Does it inspire you ? Would you have ideas for another name ?
>
> Please let me know.
>
> ttoine
>


if the goal is, to get cash in the pockets of developers, i think there is
a much easier way. we can just simply donate to them, personally. most,
such as ardour, will have simple scenarios in place making it easy to give
them funding.

if the goal is to make a competing product to KXstudio, i think that would
be a conversation to have.. and, can we compete, within the confines of the
ubuntu repos? etc..

the largest positive, i see, that ubuntustudio has, is the ubuntu
branding.. to leave that, and try and directly compete with KXstudio may
just create a small, niche thing that may not really address any of those
issues.. though, i think its a great conversation to have

just because ubuntu/canonical goes a different direction in the future,
doesnt mean we cant visit that, if/when that happens..


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