samuel337 | Shared With: Everyone - Jan 29 2008 | linux, user interface, design
"Sometime this year when AIR becomes truly cross platform (Mac, Windows, and Linux) it's going to open up a whole new world to designers: Linux... But there's a problem, Linux applications are damn ugly. They have this kind of semi Windows 95 feel to them that gives some geek cred but isn't at all pleasing to the eye. Take a look at the Rhythmbox Music Player (the design of the site is a perfect representation) that is default player for MP3s. That's developer art at its finest."
Thank god someone agrees with me publicly. Of course, he got attacked for saying it though - what else did you expect?
- samuel337 | Shared With: Everyone - Aug 18 2007 | linux, design, user interface
Wow, compiz has come a long way. This stuff is awesome - yes, that 'paper airplane' in the pic is actually a window flying back into position. Linux definitely has a massive lead on any other OS in this area.
The problem though is that they're not following through with the actual window UI. It's still dog ugly, and stuck in the past. Look at how long the list of options is in the config app in the video also. Sigh. This is like an Audi R8 with a 1.5L engine :(
ShareViewed: 2 Times - samuel337 | Shared With: Everyone - Aug 08 2007 | user interface, linux
"The KDE Community is happy to announce the immediate availability of the first Beta release for KDE 4.0. This release marks the beginning of the integration process which will bring the powerful new technologies included in the now frozen KDE 4 libraries to the applications."
When will they 'get it'. The UI still looks like its stuck in the previous XP generation - the colours are all flat, they still have an obsession with light grey which hasn't been cool since Windows 98. Stop copying Windows and create your own unique UI, just like Apple has! Beryl is awesome, but on its own is not enough.
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