It is, but I upvoted bc I think they're trying to point out that even Ubuntu gets tainted by commercial desire. But you're right in that the degree and flavor

It is, but I upvoted bc I think they're trying to point out that even Ubuntu gets tainted by commercial desire. But you're right in that the degree and flavor of taint varies between the OSes. It's much more productive to point out the features and uses of each of these OSes that modulate freedom. Freedom is partially in the OS and largely in how we use it. Constantly upgrading to the newest thing, for example, I would consider a luxurious consumer habit that serves the elite, but gives smaller relative gains to the individual. I suggest holding on to any OS as long as possible before upgrading. And the fact that even Ubuntu gets tainted with commercial desire is really indicative of much bigger ideas... For example, it points out how power corrupts and needs checks and balances. (don't know if this is even possible with an open source OS). It also makes me wonder if this cyber-organic lifestyle is even physically possible. Is it possible that we've been drawing a massive check against ourselves and this degree of connectivity is unsustainable? Why does it constantly require so much software to keep going? Is there no point of equilibrium in sight?