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Re: Should we take the elementary OS approach?
« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2021, 11:08:04 PM »
 

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hhhmmm..

Been thinking about this most of the day...
For Linux folks and those in the know; there maybe an understanding - may help with the idea of the why and open source and what you're paying for...

For those coming from Windows - pay for an unknown?? What if I don't like Linux or this version, I don't know XFCE or what a desktop environment is....
Wait there are other free Linux's? 

Should you receive compensation to help sustain Linux Lite? YES!!!!!!!!!!   

Not mention its in the name... Simple Fast FREE ...

But how? How to better drive revenue - Ads? More ads will bring more Ad blockers...
Merchandising? Maybe a link on the Forums and Web for the LL Apparel Shop?? Might help draw more views/sales...

I don't know -- I'm thinking....



Maybe.... For those viewing this thread....

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Re: Should we take the elementary OS approach?
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2021, 08:27:35 PM »
 

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Hello,
by coincidence, I was on Elementary's landing page a few weeks ago and this money stuff turned me off.  I didn't even try.
Don't get me wrong: eventually, I'll have given as much to Linux Lite as the cost of a Windows licence, so it's not a matter of "free as in free stuff".
It's just that before giving my money away, I had to tame my new LL system, learn to tailor it to my taste and learn about its community.  This is hard to do on the first OS download. 
I'm a bit disappointed that LinuxLite member's contributions are not enough to sustain the costs of maintaining Linux Lite. Jerry's dream is certainly not to be heading a fundraising drive every year, so I really hope that everyday users will see his post as a wake-up call to contribute. I will..
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Re: Should we take the elementary OS approach?
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2021, 03:14:38 AM »
 

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Should we take the elementary OS approach?
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Google keeps changing it's advertising algorithm with the latest change hurting us the most.

I'm at a bit of a crossroads personally.

Either we seek alternative ways to keep this OS alive and on a steady growth path, or I look for something else to do with my time.

If we take the 'elementary OS' approach whereby they do this with their download link:



(you can enter 0 for the amount and still get a free download link, we would do the same)

I would look at reducing reliance on Google AdSense if this approach gave our OS a future.

This does not imply that I am thinking of leaving the project, on the contrary, I'm always looking for ways to keep it viable. Last month I was offered a 6 figure sum by a US based Acquisitions company, and I turned it down. Food for thought.

Do we give this proven approach a go?
 

 

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