Linked by John Munsch on Mon 30th Dec 2002 19:05 UTC
Why do it? I am asked this question more often than I expected, even by existing Linux users who I expected to know as well as I the reasons for building a next-generation desktop Linux for the home user. So here are some of my reasons for thinking that we must spend the effort to create a better desktop on Linux than any existing version now has. Editor's Note: Due to a technical glitch, the first segment of this article was ommitted for some readers. If you missed the "why" section, before, you can read it now.
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I agree that for basic home/newbie users, a pretty interface is necessary but unlike your assertion, KDE, Gnome, whatever, don't all need to have a Start/Programs/Linux button, the window managers should be allowed flexibility. Ford, GM, Chrysler, etc don't all have the same symbols for functions, neither are the buttons in the same location but yet people still figure out how to put the car in gear, turn on the lights, change the radio volume, etc.