everyday multimedia not supported in Ubuntu (Re: 3 days from the release, 3 machines, a few issues.

[Philippe Landau]

Matt Zimmerman wrote:
> On Wed, Apr 06, 2005 at 12:35:38PM +0200, Philippe Landau wrote:
> 
> 
>>Matt Zimmerman wrote:
>>
>>>The components of Ubuntu are quite clearly explained on the website,
>>>including their support status.  If there is some way that you feel this
>>>could be made more clear, let us know.
>>
>>the problems with multimedia should be mentioned on the front page until
>>there is an easy way for everybody to resolve them, like a post install
>>script provided by plf-ubuntu.
> 
> 
> I think that's a bit extreme, don't you?  Most every other Linux
> distribution on the planet is in an identical situation, and this is not
> cause for placing a disclaimer on the front page of the website.  That just
> doesn't seem reasonable.
many small distributions are proud to offer working multimedia,
including proprietary codecs out of the box.
the most popular distro for simple users
has a parallel infrastructure for them,
and i never saw them say "we don't support this"
on the users mailinglist.
additionally, ubuntu prides itself in being different,
so why not be honest right from the front page ?

>>>There is also extensive information about the complex issues which bear on
>>>multimedia support; I see no need to elaborate here.
>>
>>even professional offers for help were never taken up here.
>>ubuntu power brokers tend to drop the ball when it becomes hot.
> 
> 
> If you would like to dispense with the antagonism and vague accusations, 

antagonism ? vague accusations ?
i do not have any preconditions for talking to you.
did you see my other email with the questions regarding the release ?

> and clearly explain the situation as you perceive it, I am willing to listen.
> Otherwise, there are much more pressing issues facing Ubuntu at the moment,
> which need attention.
>