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questions about the scope of this site.
24
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What ubuntu versions are covered?
I vote that all Ubuntu variants be allowed.
The list of supported official distros is described on our on-topic wiki and also on Canonical's own website
15
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What's this sites stand on UbuntuBSD?
This page clearly states what is and what is not considered on-topic for Ask Ubuntu:
Questions that you may ask:
Using and administering official Ubuntu flavors* including: Edubuntu, Ubuntu G …
6
votes
Is Ask Ubuntu really about solving problems?
"There is a whole bunch of experts talking in the jargon that he or she can't understand?"
Can you please provide examples?
"The problems that are solved are the ones that the user would have …
12
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Should questions about using end-of-life Ubuntu releases be closed?
j-johan-edwards pointed out a very important drawback to keeping these questions open and answering them:
"What about the threat that Google will point people to "old version" problems (ie the Can I …
3
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Are bug reports suitable for this site?
I'm gonna say no, because bug reports are something the program's author should be looking into, and not the community at large.