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- linharesalex, on 09/08/2008, -1/+6Some people make their systems look like a mac, some make it look like vista, some make it look unique.
I think it would be a significant leap if we could make a SINGLE (large) file container, with everything involved in the desktop settings, and send it to other users. The community could share beautifully tuned desktops, and we all could experiment with numerous desktops really rapidly.
If we improve productivity in this arena, then everyone on windows would see amazing desktops, all changeable, and that's an important step towards solving bug#1.
A large file could have all associated settings, parameters, needed files, and command sequences to configure the desktop in ONE click. Most newbies don't have the know how or the patience to learn how to really transform a desktop... we could give them a little instant gratification, as this is something that no mac or windows user can do. And wouldn't it be cool to quickly check out if that awesome desktop fits your machine? - php4me, on 09/08/2008, -0/+5Its a great idea but won't singlehandedly "spread Linux to the desktop".
Right now some of the biggest obstacles are:
- Standardizing external application install process. DEB's are great but alot of stuff still relies on terminal chmod ./ commands, like Google Earth.
- Legacy Software like Adobe apps and games, iTunes
- Driver installation
- Screen resolution, multiple monitor plugnplay support
I think Linux is extremely close to a winning desktop domination formula. - wallclimber, on 09/09/2008, -0/+3"But this won't single handedly bring Linux to the mainstream; people need to try Linux before they customize it."
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It can't hurt anything though, and I can see where it might be helpful to those who set up Linux computers for others. Save time by setting up a nicely themed desktop, then easily use it for all the systems you build.
People will eventually learn to do their own customizations, but they'll like having something different and interesting to start out with. I think it's a nice idea. - Vadi0, on 09/09/2008, -0/+3Uh... I fail to see how will this get tons of users, just because Bobby can share his desktop theme with Sammy easily.
- kd420, on 09/09/2008, -0/+3I see what is being said, a larger grouping of theme options. But this won't single handedly bring Linux to the mainstream; people need to try Linux before they customize it.
- Bicep, on 12/08/2008, -0/+1Of course the primary directive would be CHOICE - whereas a user can choose to use this utility or not. I think ideas like this illustrate the goodness and flexibility of the open Operating System. GNU/Linux truly is the Universal Operating System. This idea would be good for backing up my experience as well.
- theaceoffire, on 09/09/2008, -0/+1I am a strong Ubuntu user, but I disagree with the premise being presented by many people that someone should change their OS based on a vote.
People should choose their OS (Windows, Mac, Linux, etc) based three factors:
1)Price : Hardware, Software, Time.
2)Speed : Program Install, Program Running, Program install/remove.
3)Stability : Crashes, Viruses, Data degradation.
Some people rather have Windows due to the relative ease of getting random exe's to work, being able to use old software, etc, and will put up with the many security updates, driver issues, etc.
Some people rather have Mac due to the ease of getting the OS working, a consistent user interface, and the general appearance of both software and hardware.
And most of the rest would rather have a *nix distro, that would allow the users the ability to do anything on their system, customise everything, have increased security and stability, but would force users to know what they should and should not do, as well as (depending on Distro) handle the learning curve. - ptFoe, on 09/09/2008, -3/+1impractical
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