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Ubuntards.  They’re everywhere.  They’ve just discovered Ubuntu, and you can’t stop them from espousing the virtues of their newfound platform.  If it’s Linux, it’s Ubuntu.  Nothing else will do.  And if they’re not trying to convert you, they’re arguing with each other about which Ubuntu is better.  As great as it is to see Linux gaining ground in the mainstream, veteran users have likened the rise of Ubuntu to the Eternal September of the *nix world.  Urban Dictionary explains well:

Ubuntard, n. :

Users, usually new to GNU/Linux and FOSS who confuse common applications with their existence on the Ubuntu distribution. Generally this can be combated by making it explicit that said applications are found on all GNU/Linux distributions.

Can also be associated with users who are under the impression that Ubuntu is superior to all other GNU/Linux distributions despite the fact that said distributions are tailored for specific requirements. In reality none are superior/inferior, just built for different requirements. Eg Gentoo for optimizing for hardware, Debian/Slackware/Fedora for reliability, {U|Ku|Xu}buntu/Mint for user friendliness, etc.

“which one is better Xgl/Compiz or Ubuntu Linux?”

Ubuntard looking at a generic distro using GNOME as the DE: “OMG are you using Ubuntu?!”

Ubuntard.com – A chronicle of Ubuntu stupidity. Trying damned hard to fix stupid.
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