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[NeoTheThird <neo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

There's more to Ubuntu Touch than just the commercial devices. Only 
talking about Meizu, BQ and Nexus when talking about UT is like only 
talking about System 76 when talking about Ubuntu in general.


On 16.12.2016 11:45, Stephen wrote:
> "I think what OP wants is a more open arena to encourage users to 
> engage. In my opinion, I think the launchpad archive lists are not 
> very pretty to view or sort through. Nor are they easy to find in 
> search engine results."
>
> Yes, that is what I implicitly meant. I searched through 30+ pages (of 
> this list) to see if anyone had previously attempted usb tethering for 
> the Pro 5. I gave up after 30 or so click throughs.
>
> That, as well as the askubuntu forum dilutes the focus, insofar as the 
> Ubuntu phone is relegated to an obscure tag (not in the menu) and is 
> not a website devoted specifically to Ubuntu phones (Nexus, BQ, Meizu).
>
> Another benefit of a specialized forum is the ability to add (control) 
> additional content, such as polls, calls for funding, etc.
>
> The askubuntu link (provided earlier) is for Ubuntu Touch, which can 
> and does mean many devices that are not officially supported, again 
> diluting the focus (and in my opinion, results).
>
> One of the keys to business success is focus -- very important for 
> young businesses to do one thing and do it well to expedite market 
> penetration (diversification can be done later, when there's 
> sufficient cash-flow and funding to wear start-up costs).