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Idea #1003: Ubuntu should offer some "Premium Services" on a pay basis.

bug This idea was marked as implemented the 25 September 11. Available starting Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron.
Written by captainpugwash the 29 Feb 08 at 06:01. Category: Internet & Networking. Related project: Nothing/Others. Status: Implemented
Rationale
I would love to be able access my data on all of my Ubuntu running Machines, media server, desktop, laptop, Asus EEE, and Android Phone etc securely accross the internet.

Currently this is complicated to set up and requires using outside comapnies to deal with Internet addressing and security issues.

I would love it If Ubuntu could just put a magic button on my directories and files where I could just press and automatically using my log_on password share my data and files across the internet to where ever I am.

I would be happy to pay Canonical Ubuntu for this service as I would trust them and it would be a one stop solution.

They could also offer other premium services to offset the cost of developing Ubuntu.

George
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Written by captainpugwash the 29 Feb 08 at 06:01.
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smenjas wrote on the 29 Feb 08 at 06:15
Canonical already offers various services.

If they get greedy and start spamming users with requests to use their services (like Apple does with .Mac and Quicktime Pro) they will lose a lot of support. I think they've done an excellent job of providing a good product and getting out of the way.

H3g3m0n wrote on the 29 Feb 08 at 06:57
This sounds a lot like the Gnome online stuff (although that will be free).

You could also use gmailfs to host config files.

captainpugwash wrote on the 29 Feb 08 at 07:59
H3g3m0n

Thanks for the tip on Gnome Online. I am going to check it out.


Ghone wrote on the 27 Nov 08 at 12:56
Could you explain again why you want to pay for what you already get for free?

cheesehead (Brainstorm admin) wrote on the 25 Sep 11 at 14:14
Canonical offers paid support and development.


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