Rearrange my priority — forget Ubuntu for now
Looks like Ubuntu isn’t really the future that most Asian users hoped. Yes, after the localization sprint more Asian users participated into shaping Ubuntu more suitable for Asian users, but still most internal Ubuntu staff don’t really think Asian market is a necessity for them. Things like fixing typo are more important than fixing UI in Asian locales; including python development packages is more important than including basic input methods for Asian languages. This is, in some sense, a logical consequence that Ubuntu has no Asian developers.
But I think I can’t put too much time to fight this uphill battle. I have to spend my time on supporting basic living requirements. Probably they will employ some knowledged people later, but I can’t care too much about it now. Hope they have success later.
People used to say, contribution is a hobby for those who have satisfactory basic life, and is looking for something more (except selected few who are lucky enough). I always have that feeling, but not as strong as now. Yes, this moment.
no no,plz no.let mark know the cjk user is so important.
Don’t worry, there are still some very active contributors like atie and freeflying that helped a lot in CJK support in Ubuntu, and they are making progress. It’s just that I can’t devote much of my time on it now.
I may be impolite. But I have to say something. Linux is a really low (or no) profit margin business. No company can afford to high profile as such distributions. Money means one thing or other, but no the importent to open source success.
Just like even Microsoft cannot successful conquer Internet despite he is the top rich guy. Because to fight this battle is to deal with the investment of earth total cybercitizen.
So Ubuntu has the same problem. As some report has measured a Debian by codeline to assess its value. It about 5.5 times expenses than a Microsoft Windows XP on programmer’s bill. So how much money you can inject Ubuntu? How many seasons you can afford no return but continously investing?
If one company still have alternative business opportunities, I cannot see the reason why they still insist pour the money and focus on distribution as their main business. Obviously, this is an anti-dominated business strategy. You see the reason now? Perhaps, it will more argueable.
I am waiting to see the aver-effect he put on Debian community.