[josteink]

> If I download the Ubuntu Desktop ISO, I still get my download immediately

Actually you have to click past a "please donate some money" nagging dialogue.

It may be a little annoying (at least if you download ISOs all the time), but it's obvious what they are asking for, not to mention why.

And it's definitely not dishonest, so it doesn't tarnish their reputation as a trust-worthy company.

[merb]

no they changed it. you click on download now and you can donate money while downloading. (https://imgur.com/a/TMDYaX8)

[WillMoggridge]

It actually just changed (less than 24 hours ago). The download now starts while showing a donation page in the background.

[GlitchMr]

I downloaded Ubuntu about a week ago, the download started while showing a donation page. The change is older than 24 hours ago.

[r3bl]

It's almost as if companies roll out features to a certain percentage of users to test them before rolling them out to everyone.