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Re:Ubuntu Edge funding reaches $10M by sirkneeland on Wednesday August 14, 2013 @12:51PM (#6212621)
I want one. I preordered on day 1. I pray for a miraculous burst of fundraising and/or Shuttleworth swooping in to save the day.

But I am prepared to be disappointed because as of now, we are more than 2/3 through the campaign (22/30), while the funds raised are less than 1/3 ($10m/$32m)

Re:Ubuntu Edge funding reaches $10M by prairiedock on Wednesday August 14, 2013 @02:46PM (#6213420)
This thing is dead in the water, IMO. I just tried to contribute (more than enough to get a phone) and discovered a Paypal account is required. (Over my dead body.) I would have been glad to contribute via any of several credit cards I hold. Do NOT understand why that was not an option.
Re:Ubuntu Edge funding reaches $10M by tankbot on Wednesday August 14, 2013 @12:59PM (#6212689)
Indeed. $22 million in 8 days would be some kind of miracle.

I really wanted this thing too.

Re:Ubuntu Edge funding reaches $10M by Vanayad on Wednesday August 14, 2013 @01:19PM (#6212839)
Just remember that it is indiegogo and not kickstater. The project still gets funded even if the target is not reached.
Re:Ubuntu Edge funding reaches $10M by b0b1k on Wednesday August 14, 2013 @01:26PM (#6212899)
Nope: This campaign will only receive funds if at least $32,000,000 is raised by its deadline. Funding duration: July 22, 2013 - August 21, 2013 (11:59pm PT).