I really do like Zorin, but I refuse to "Donate" for what can more than likely be found in a repository some where
When ever I install Ubuntu I donate $20 to Canonical , I feel everybody should donate a few bucks to their favourite distribution.
I agree with that, and I do donate to Linux Mint, however do so voluntarily, some folks may not have the extra funds to donate, exactly why they're running Linux, in this case, Zorin, which we're discussing.
However if say (am am just saying) that if LinuxChic were to get the Ultimate edition & pay for it, should also receive the support that an equal version of the OS would receive with any other brand. Same with their Professional offering.
While I fully agree that users should donate a few bucks once in a while to their choice of distro if able to pay, if it's Zorin, may as well get the best OS they have & demand for it to be supported afterwards, not just hand them cash for a free OS. I also agree with LinuxChic in regards to rebundling software, reselling under the disguise of a donation, and they in turn give nothing to those who wrote the original software choices, or probably even Canonical for that matter for providing a base for their OS to be written on.
Though just to get my hands on the OS to see what's there, would gladly donate w/out hesitation for their Ultimate OS, if only they'll provide the details of what I'm getting for my donation by email. They've had three chances to provide this, and am not going to make it look like I'm begging by further contact.
Which is OK, Linux MInt will continue to get my yearly donation, along with a couple of other Free software choices that I use often & feel that it's only right to donate to. I haven't ran Zorin OS in some time, so they're not getting a cent out of me.
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