Ubuntu.Mac

Registered by Sivan Greenberg

.Mac Look at possibility of starting a .Mac-like service for use across multiple Ubuntu computers (using Launchpad??)

Blueprint information

Status:
Not started
Approver:
Scott James Remnant (Canonical)
Priority:
Low
Drafter:
None
Direction:
Needs approval
Assignee:
None
Definition:
New
Series goal:
None
Implementation:
Unknown
Milestone target:
None

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For more information. please consult the wikipage . https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Ubuntu%2eMac

Maybe use my .Ubuntu description here? It's cogent and thorough:

Similar to Apple's .Mac (previously iTools) but free and open source, .Ubuntu is a suite of internet services for Ubuntu users, such as IMAP/POP email (@ubuntu.com), Jabber, web storage, calendar service, synchronization or backup service, software profiling, integrated desktop sharing/live support infrastructure, with automated configuration of the desktop to utilize these features. Upon installing Ubuntu, the user would be allowed to sign up for .Ubuntu or enter a .Ubuntu username and password to log into the service. Once logged in, the user can use the .Ubuntu features on the desktop and through a web interface.

I think this would really enhance the sense of community and the sense of polish, especially for new users. Essentially, after an easy install and .Ubuntu sign-up, the new user could open Evolution and begin sending emails immediately, or open Gaim with their automatically configured Jabber account, etc. --David

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