Canonical business model - Donations?

[Matt Zimmerman]

On Tue, Oct 05, 2004 at 11:01:33AM -0600, Tristan Rhodes wrote:

> I am really impressed with Ubuntu, and I want it to always remain supported 
> by Canonical.  On the Ubuntu website, Canonical states it's business model 
> "is to provide technical support and professional services related to 
> Ubuntu."  I certainly wish them well and hope they do well financially.
> 
> Additionally, what are Canonical's thoughts on allowing donations?  If 
> needed, it could be called something else, like a registration fee.  Or 
> they could sell Ubuntu CDs with a profit margin included (or apparel).

There is now a donation link on the website, as well as a starting point for
commercial support services:

http://www.ubuntulinux.org/support/paidsupport/document_view

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 - mdz