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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The blessing of Linux is there are multiple ways of getting things done, from word processing to window managers. This is also a curse. When I spent two weeks using my Linux box while my Mac was in the shop and was I daunted by the bazillion choices I had and the general fustration of sound configuration (Note: I Love Linux).
I disagree with a Windows centric UI tho I understand the motivation behind it. Making things simpler mis alwaysa good idea. Let there be options for power users they can turn on.
I think Linux needs a UI that says "I'm Linux" rather than a Windows knockoff. If build simplicity in for a new user then the rest will follow.