Comment 1465 for bug 1

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Faldegast (faldegast) wrote : RE: [Bug 1] Microsoft has a majority market share

Ok. Now I found it. :)

I don't think the USC need to be replaced. I will read more about it and perhaps write a blueprint with whatever ideas i get.

> @Faldegast
>
> The Ubuntu Software Centre (USC) is the way software gets distributed to
> Ubuntu users. It can accommodate FLOSS, proprietary, and more. New in
> 10.10 there is a section in USC for commercial apps (that cost money)
> too. The one thing that all software in USC has in common though is that
> it is known to work with Ubuntu and can be installed with a single
> click. (USC is not a place to collect and distribute random software
> from unknown sources though.)
>
> So, are you advocating something bigger than USC? A replacement for it?
> A more diverse collection of software? Some new features? If so, the
> best way to proceed would be to write a Blueprint and engage in a
> discussion with the USC development team. There is a good background
> document here: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/SoftwareCenter