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why is canonical a bad company?
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Canonical is a British computer software company best known for developing Ubuntu, an open-source operating system. It has been widely criticized for its business practices such as charging users for security support and forking the Linux kernel. Additionally, it has come under fire for shady recruiting tactics, insular leadership, and aggressive expansion without proper vetting or regard for communities. Many have accused the company of pursuing profits at the expense of open-source ethics.