how much does canonical make in profits per year? i don't think enough to spend its capital to enter a new market, on a space they have little experience in.

how much does canonical make in profits per year? i don't think enough to spend its capital to enter a new market, on a space they have little experience in. crowdfunding would atleast give them an idea on the demand for Edge, and help generate buzz in the process. of course, if they were confident enough that there was demand for Edge, they would've funded it themselves.