It's not the worst idea. The Linux foundation will let you buy a @linux.com email (for people who want to feel like an important Linux person). I like that it'

It's not the worst idea. The Linux foundation will let you buy a @linux.com email (for people who want to feel like an important Linux person). I like that it's not something like FirefoxOS where they need to invest years of R&D playing catch-up. Relatively simple to set-up. And free advertising for the Brand™ whenever someone sends an email, such marketing value, very viral.