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I think this new policy creates an escalated security threat. Ubuntu is now effectively advertising which packages have security issues. They have painted a c

I think this new policy creates an escalated security threat. Ubuntu is now effectively advertising which packages have security issues. They have painted a clear target on their users, when previously some work would be required to dig up the same list of vulnerabilities. In other words, this new form of advertising seems to actively help those who would do us harm. This effectively makes Pro a protection racket.

vore 4y ago
It's not a protection racket at all: you can go apply the patches yourself from upstream. See https://canonical.com/blog/open-source-security-with-ubuntu-pro https://canonical.com/blog/open-source-security-with-ubuntu-.... > Alongside Ubuntu itself, each of these applications is fully security patched for high and critical CVEs for 10 years. This enables organisations to take advantage of a secure and stable open-source ecosystem with none of the usual maintenance burden! No need to worry about scanning, applying, and testing the latest upstream security updates.