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[Colani1200]

The more Ubuntu takes off the worse canonical will become. http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/canonical_now_solicits_donations_when_downloading_ubuntu_says_dont_freak_out
 
I like this comment: "I guess if the current users didn't leave after Unity, nothing is really going to shock them."

Pretty stupid comment indeed. If you don't like the Unity desktop, just run "sudo tasksel" and pick something different. Or choose a different installation medium right from the beginning (e.g. the Xubuntu or Lubuntu ISO). Unlike other OSes, you're not limited to that one and only desktop environment, you know?

[Colani1200]

You say you're not limited to one and only desktop environment as if that is a good thing. You must have loved it when Bluray and HD-DVD were getting exclusive movies so you had to buy two players, so much choice. Its a pity that everyone grew up and spoiled it for you.

I don't care about that tbh, I have neither of them. What I do know though is, that if one system survives and the other one is killed, it is not neccessarily the best one which stays. VHS and Betamax is a common example, maybe the Amiga aswell. SO, having the freedom of choice is a good thing indeed. Just pick whatever suits your needs best.