Yes, it tried to make Linux more "mainstream" and mostly succeeded. That is what happens when you have a ton of money you can throw at a problem.
http://arstechnica.com/business/2014/01/ubuntu-maker-boosted...
It is still losing double digit millions a year. Debian can't match that kind of loss.
I don't think Debian even has $20 million in a year in terms of donations? {not counting labor)
Yes, it tried to make Linux more "mainstream" and mostly succeeded. That is what happens when you have a ton of money you can throw at a problem.
http://arstechnica.com/business/2014/01/ubuntu-maker-boosted...
It is still losing double digit millions a year. Debian can't match that kind of loss.
I don't think Debian even has $20 million in a year in terms of donations? {not counting labor)