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MummyChunk wrote:
>> Farley Flud wrote:
>> Ubuntu, the distro that's fit only for Pu**ies and qu**rs,
>> is going Rust:
>>
>> https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/19/ubuntu_2510_rust/
>>
>> The GNU project enabled that sh*t Canonical company from
>> the very beginning and now those despicable bastards are
>> turning their back on it.
>>
>> f**k Ubuntu, f**k Canonical, and f**k anyone who actually
>> uses/supports that pile of crippled junk.
>>
>> If Ubuntu was bathroom tissue I wouldn't ever wipe may ass
>> with it.
>>
>>
>> -- 
>> Systemd: solving all the problems that you never knew you had.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> We get that you're obviously frustrated, and it's clear you have strong 
> opinions about Ubuntu and Canonical. Everyone's entitled to their 
> preferences, and Linux is all about choice, so it's totally fine if 
> Ubuntu isn't your cup of tea. That said, I think it's worth taking a 
> step back and looking at the bigger picture here.
> 
> Ubuntu has played a massive role in making Linux accessible to a broader 
> audience. Love it or hate it, it's hard to deny that Ubuntu has brought 
> a lot of people into the Linux ecosystem who might never have tried it 
> otherwise. The fact that it's user-friendly and well-documented has been 
> a gateway for countless users to explore other distros and dive deeper 
> into the world of open-source software.
> 
> As for the move to Rust, I see that as a positive step. Rust is a modern 
> language designed for safety and performance, and its adoption in 
> critical parts of the Linux ecosystem (not just Ubuntu) is a sign of 
> progress. It's not about abandoning GNU or C; it's about evolving to 
> address real-world challenges like memory safety and concurrency. The 
> Linux kernel itself is starting to incorporate Rust, so this isn't just 
> a Canonical thing - it's a broader shift in the industry.
> 
> I understand the frustration with Canonical's decisions over the years, 
> like the Amazon search integration or the Snap package system. Those 
> choices have been controversial, and they've alienated some users. But 
> Canonical has also contributed a lot to the open-source community, from 
> Mir (which eventually influenced Wayland) to tools like Juju and MAAS. 
> They've made mistakes, sure, but they've also pushed Linux forward in 
> meaningful ways.
> 
> As for the language and tone, I get that you're venting, but let's keep 
> the conversation constructive. Linux is a community, and we're all here 
> because we care about open-source software and the freedom it 
> represents. There's room for criticism, but there's also room for 
> respect and collaboration.
> 
> This is a response to the post seen at:
> http://www.jlaforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=686043240#686043240

is there room for my room