Originally posted by KhaaL
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The KDE vs. GNOME Schism In Free Software
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@V!NCENT
I actually like gnome 3. I like how it simplifies the workflow (note however, the removal of various settings and customizations drives me nuts). I like how gnome-3 makes the system-tray sexy autohidden. Not to mention how well it runs on my system.
But thats about it. KDE beats gnome in every area otherwise. I.... just wish it'd run more smoothly on my system. And that the back button on the mouse would work in dolphin.
@kraftman
I'd take enlightenment over unity any day if I'd feel bold and craving for something new & fresh ;-)
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One feature removal that annoys the hell out of me in gnome 3 is removal of the ability to scroll between tabs while hovering the pointer over the tab bar since its "confusing for the user". What kind of arrogant attitude is this to the desktop user??
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Originally posted by KhaaL View Post@V!NCENT
I actually like gnome 3. I like how it simplifies the workflow (note however, the removal of various settings and customizations drives me nuts). I like how gnome-3 makes the system-tray sexy autohidden. Not to mention how well it runs on my system.
And that the back button on the mouse would work in dolphin.
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Both KDE Plasma Workspace and GNOME Shell have been interesting concepts when people first talked about it lots of years ago.
Time has passed, computer usage and needs have changed... and now both of them suck tbh. If it wasn't for Unity, which I think is great, I would have given up on desktop Linux entirely.
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Let's add Android, ChromeOS, Moblin and Unity to the schisms
Let's add Android, ChromeOS, Moblin and Unity to the schisms. All of these are corporate-sponsored. The fact that the corporate entities don't work together to build a single product shows that they don't care about the long-term viability of the software. For the hardware manufacturers (Google and Intel), the software can go to *ell after they've sold devices containing it. In fact, I'm sure some higher ups see the the lack of cross-pollination as a good thing, since they get to keep improvements to themselves.
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Originally posted by V!NCENT View Postwhilst no one being realy serious can say that Gnome is better than KDE.
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oh this takes me back in time... 2007 to be exact: http://zerias.blogspot.com/2007/09/q...tk-impact.html
*yawns*
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Originally posted by kraftman View PostWhy it's insulting? I don't want KDE to go the same way as Gnome, something wrong with that? Reading some of his responses makes me wonder in what world is he living?
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Originally posted by Delgarde View PostI'll say it, here and now. Gnome *is* better than KDE, from my experience.
Oh yeah, that's right; even XFCE 4.8 beats the shit out of speed, features and workflow.
Could you please tell me what part of Gnome 3 actually still resembles a DESKTOP environment?
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Man, I keep seeing people complain about DESKTOP environments....
The reason some Linux Desktop Environments are less focused on pure desktop functionality is because... THEY ARE BEING MADE FOR USERS, NOT DEVELOPERS. And users are going over to a more touch based interface, smaller and more portable devices.
If Windows 8 X86/64 Tablets do arrive (which I believe will be quite interesting) then Unity/Gnome-Shell/KDE or whatever, will find MORE Touch Devices, and even less new desktops for them to be used on. ALso, ARM Tablets will run Win8, and Linux makers/Distros might want to be able to run on them as well.
There are many USERS (Ie consumers, not dev's or Multimedia proff's) who have stopped buying new PC's as often, because many of them are quite happy with their iPad x's or the android tablets or WebOS or whatever (though mainly iPads ATM). So for software focusing on consumers, with limited developer resources, the more customizable and advanced interface is being treated second best to more touch intuitive interfaces for other devices.
Anyway shoot down this post as you want xD
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