Michael Sautter 🍍Worth reading, it's about the recent announcement from Canonical.
What’s Next for Ubuntu Desktop? Mark Shuttleworth Shares His Plans
http://www.OMGUbuntu.co.uk/2017/04/whats-next-ubuntu-desktop-mark-shuttleworth
"Well, first things first, Shuttleworth says Canonical “will invest in Ubuntu GNOME with the intent of delivering a fantastic all-GNOME desktop.” "
Also Snaps & Core to stay.