Comment RMS is right (Score 1) 597
Canonical has no business collecting personal data. Stallman has identified this and is making a good point, that it is counteracting the benefits of free open source software. Canonical can offer this feature, but it should be turned off by default at least. I understand they are trying to generate a revenue stream, but collecting data and putting ads on a desktop doesn't seem to be the way. They are better off utilizing other methods, similar to how Red Hat has created specific distributions targeted to businesses and support is offered for a premium.