Using Ubuntu absolves the user of personal responsibility?

[jarrodhenry at comcast.net]

> >> We want more people on Linux... and yes, newbies as well. In fact, the 
> >> more newbies on Linux, the more we get newbie questions that help us 
> >> make Linux a more newbie and grandmother friendly operating system.
> > 
> > Hm. That might be VERY arguable if "we" really want that.


For this I think it's best that we look at the purpose of Ubuntu.

>From the site:
Ubuntu is a free, open source operating system that starts with the breadth of Debian and adds regular releases (every six months), a clear focus on the user and usability (it should "Just Work", TM) and a commitment to security updates with 18 months of support for every release. Ubuntu ships with the latest Gnome release as well as a selection of server and desktop software that makes for a comfortable desktop experience off a single installation CD.

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So, the fact is, yes, this is exactly what you want.  Far be it for me to tell you what to do, but Ubuntu's mission has always been very clear.  If you don't approve of that mission, there are other Linux distributions that speak to what you want.  I would advise you to check them out, because Ubuntu's path is not the path you seem to want Linux to take.

Ubuntu is linux for EVERYONE.  Not just techies who want it to be kept at some level of difficulty to feel elitist.