No-Mono-by-Default
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Launchpad Entry: no-mono-by-default
Packages affected:
Summary
Remove Mono and dependent applications from default Ubuntu Desktop CD.
Mono by default is a bad strategic decision for Ubuntu.
Release Note
F-Spot and Tomboy Notes will not be on the default Ubuntu Desktop CD.
Users who currently have either installed will not have them removed.
Rationale
- Bad Strategic Decision
- Possible Patent issues
Please describe the issues.
- Using a language that is beneficial to biggest competitor
How does using the free implementation of Mono benefit Microsoft?
- Possible Patent issues
- Saves 48.6 MB uncompressed on default CD
After alternatives are added, what is the net space savings (or lose)?
Use Cases
n/a?
Assumptions
Mono/.NET success is not beneficial for free software
F-Spot and Tomboy Notes are not used heavily (will not be greatly missed if not installed by default)
Implementation
Remove dependencies
Migration
No migration needed, old installs will still be upgraded. Mono just won't be on the CD.
Test/Demo Plan
Test to make sure removing Mono does not break other things in Gnome.
Outstanding Issues
New Default Photo Management Application
New Default Note Taking Application