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    [–] kinther@lemmy.world 6 points 4 days ago (2 children)

    I haven't given them anything and have been using desktop for almost 3 years now. I run Ubuntu server at work without any issues either. I signed up for pro for free on my home desktop and didnt have to pay anything.

    Where do they attempt to get money from me? Asking because I'm legitimately not sure.

    [–] nuggie_ss@lemmings.world 4 points 3 days ago

    Back when I used ubuntu on my server, it kept telling me there were additional security updates locked behind ubuntu pro.

    Not sure why a message like that would even exist on a free system that's supposed to be secure, so I switched to Debian just to avoid the abusive/corporate nonsense altogether.

    Couldn't be happier.

    [–] udon@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

    3 years, so I guess you have caught the Linux virus around that time as well?

    They have a history of showing ads and sharing user data with amazon: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2012/10/privacy-ubuntu-1210-amazon-ads-and-data-leaks

    Some of the other things they tried are a bit difficult to judge, but I lost my trust and count them as lock-in attempts. These include:

    Notable good parts that I have not mentioned, but maybe should out of fairness: