The problem is that Ubuntu can never have enough marketability, nor can it ever have enough support from various institutions. Each user Ubuntu gains, just by using Ubuntu, supports the Ubuntu ethos and idea.

The United States just established one of the most heralded administrations in it's history. One that is curious and interested in the idea of open source software and it's possible applications and variants. Along with the possibility of saving money in it's dwindling economy by abstaining from purchasing proprietary software.

If somehow, Ubuntu could gain the interest of the United States government, or any other Linux variant for that matter, or really any other Open Source software at all. The movement and ethos would have a lot to gain from this type of support and backing. Especially when they are willing to listen and possibly help fund or endorse such a software and more importantly an ideal.

The support received from such an ideal venture, I realize is probably controversial for some. But, I think the opportunities and the advantages greatly outweigh them. Ubuntu as a OS for human beings, could not be more attractive as a cost effective, secure, and greatly supported piece of software.

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For those of you who are saying that we should just leave it to McNealy to write the letter. This isn't the issue.

Whether or not Canonical or Mark Shuttleworth or the people of Ubuntu take up this task of writing this letter, McNealy will deliver that letter to the administration regardless.

The issue is, having the very important voice of Ubuntu heard, and you can best do that in an open letter that will be sent to the very top and will be able to be read by everyone. I know the strength of such a voice is there. It's just organizing it and putting it into motion, so that these issues may be better understood.

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