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List:       kde-look
Subject:    Re: KDE - The joke's gone on for far too long.
From:       Art <ashwbbg () verizon ! net>
Date:       2001-02-12 15:25:17
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On Mon, 12 Feb 2001, Wilco Greven wrote:
> On Mon, Feb 12, 2001 at 05:46:43PM +1000, Paul Fredlein wrote:
> > Hi,
> > 
> > Why do you want KDE to look like Microsoft Windows? It was a good joke when
> > you started but the joke's gone on for far too long.
> > 
> > Can't you people think of something better? I'm really fed up with "Start"
> > buttons, fat cumbersome task bars and cluttered desktops (GNOME's just as
> > bad). Have a good look at your desktop - there are better ways of doing
> > things than to mimick Microsoft. You should be learning from Microsoft's
> > mistakes not following them. (AfterStep and BlackBox are excellent examples,
> > BlackBox being preferred.)
> > 
> > Actually I may throw the lot in the trash and buy a Mac with MacOS X as
> > Linux has nothing better to offer - even if it's free. At least Apple know
> > how to write a GUI. (You get what you pay for.)
> > 
> > KDE has potential, so let's get something positive going on in the Linux
> > world and stop being a poor man's Micro$oft Windoze.
> > 
> > Please, think about what I have written before you trash this email...
> 
> I carefully read your email, but couldn't find any suggestions to improve the
> things you complained about. Please be more constructive in your criticism the
> next time you post to this list.
> 

I second that Wilco. Paul, If we want users to migrate to Linux and KDE, then we
must  give them a frame of reference they are familiar with. I personaly like
the interface myself. maybe it's because I worked with it for years and am
thoroughly brainwashed.  Also keep in mind this is a GUI and an OS written in
the spare time of some very busy programmers and to acheive what they have
acheived is an awsome accomplisment. I realize you weren't casting any
disparages. Maybe this will cheer you up. KDE as with all GUI/OSs will continue
to evolve and get better and more configurable so maybe eventually, everyone 
can have their cake and eat it too. So Paul get busy and draw up a wish
list and maybe give some of your time and talent to the cause.

Art Schwalbenberg - newbie and hating it.

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