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Shuttleworth steps down as Ubuntu CEO

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Re: Shuttleworth steps down as Ubuntu CEO

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Post by dagw »

This could be a good thing for both Ubuntu and Canonical. From what I've seen/read/heard Shuttleworth never showed much interest in Canonical the company and spent all his time evangelizing Ubuntu the distribution. By getting someone with more interest in the business side of things running the business side things hopefully Canonical can grow into whatever it was hoping to grow into.

This will also leave Mark with more free time to focus on what he seems to be passionate about. All in all this could turn out to be exactly what Canonical and Ubuntu needs.

Re: Shuttleworth steps down as Ubuntu CEO

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Post by TrevorBramble »

jhancock wrote: post #3
redstripe wrote: post #2

Damn shame because 2011 is going to be the year of linux on the desktop for sure.

I'm pretty sure Shuttleworth has clearly stated he never sees a profitable business model around Desktop linux.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desktop_Linux#Year_of_Desktop_L...

Re: Shuttleworth steps down as Ubuntu CEO

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Post by RyanMcGreal »

elblanco wrote: post #7

Too bad, his vision has really dramatically changed the desktop linux landscape. For many users, Desktop Linux is Ubuntu.

FTA:

> Shuttleworth added that he will not, in any way, shape, or form be leaving Ubuntu. In an interview, Shuttleworth said that he's will stay head of the Ubuntu Community Council and the Ubuntu Technical Board. [...] "I will be spending more time on the areas that interest me the most and where I feel I can do the most good." [...] Neither Ubuntu nor Canonical will be changing its direction. Looking ahead Shuttleworth will still set the overall goals, but Silver will be in charge of implementing the strategy to reach these goals and day-to-day business management.

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