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canonical-census package

Why for OEM only?

Asked by Daniel M. Basso

I would like to install this package in my computers (some still use older Ubuntu versions) and be counted in the census. Why make it only for OEM?

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Nicola Jelmorini (jelmorini) said : 		#1

I wanted to ask that same question.
If the goal of canonical-census is to obtain a finally realistic number of Ubuntu users, why use it only for OEM?
Perhaps it's possible to make a difference between OEM installation and a private installation, so we will be able to obtain very interesting statistic numbers: how many OEM? How many private installations? Etc.

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Randall Ross (randall) said : 		#2

My guess is that there's more control of the OEM builds. Secondarily, that would be the most logical place to insert a counting mechanism for things like support contracts, etc. upon which Canonical is building a business.

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Daniel M. Basso (dmbasso) said : 		#3

I understand that but, correct me if I'm wrong, the effort for Canonical to broaden the scope of the census is practically nothing. Well, if/when the package is suitable for my profile, I'll gladly install it.