[Bug 1992026] Re: Ubuntu Pro APT integration is a bit much

2024-04-07 Thread Maia Everett
I also don't want ubuntu-pro-client to be a hard dependency of ubuntu- minimal. Move it to recommends if you have to, but give the user an option to delete it without touching the rest of the system. I'm running Ubuntu as an open source OS on a production server and don't want to hear about any "p

[Bug 1992026] Re: Ubuntu Pro APT integration is a bit much

2024-03-21 Thread kristbaum
I understand the need for advertising Ubuntu Pro, but having confusing popups is a grave accessibility bug. This should never be default behavior and is very intrusive. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launc

[Bug 1992026] Re: Ubuntu Pro APT integration is a bit much

2024-03-14 Thread reetp
> For now `sudo apt purge ubuntu-advantage-tools` seems to work to get rid of ads. This does not work because it also removes core packages. eg ubuntu-minimal* gnome-software* xubuntu-desktop* Likewise `sudo apt purge ubuntu-pro-client` Trying to squeeze cash by utilising FOMO or lack of secu

[Bug 1992026] Re: Ubuntu Pro APT integration is a bit much

2024-02-25 Thread helpdeskdan
I get the need for revenue. A tip for livepatch is one thing. But, literally advertising that your distro won't install security updates unless you pay for something that's just poor marketing and an open invitation to move to the vast array of distros that don't! -- You received this bug n