| Canonical's Ubuntu Community Council has issued an official explanation that clarifies why Linux Mint developers have to sign a license agreement in order to continue to distribute the package straight from the Ubuntu repositories. |  |
“We believe there is no ill-will against Linux Mint, from either the Ubuntu community or Canonical and that Canonical does not intend to prevent them from continuing their work, and that this license is to help ensure that. What Linux Mint does is appreciated, and we want to see them succeed.” explained Canonical.
Further, it claims that the move is directed towards protecting its Ubuntu trademark and everything that goes with it. “At this time, we are in agreement that one of the keys to Ubuntu’s success is in providing a well-designed, reliable and enjoyable experience to all of our users, whether they are using Ubuntu on a desktop, a phone or in the cloud. To that end it is critical that when people see ‘Ubuntu,’ it adequately represents the software that we all build and stand behind,” Canonical added.
