THIS is what Ubuntu's top panel should look like

**jermza** · January 6th, 2012

It should be transparent like that. Not the solid colour that it is. (Yes, I know that Compiz can adjust it, but there is a shadow left behind.)

**Basher101** · January 6th, 2012

i agree on the shadow, you should be able to customize it easier without having to read into tons of instructions..

**Grenage** · January 6th, 2012

While it does look nice; I imagine that many prefer a solid colour, and clearly-defined border.

**2F4U** · January 6th, 2012

+1

I certainly belong to those preferring a solid colour.

**thvan** · January 7th, 2012

Why all the bells and whistles?
You use a computer to do work, play games etc.. Not look at fancy top panels?
Stock [boring] top panel for me

Looks nice, though!

**Basher101** · January 7th, 2012

Originally Posted by thvan

Why all the bells and whistles?
You use a computer to do work, play games etc.. Not look at fancy top panels?
Stock [boring] top panel for me

Looks nice, though!

i like the default panel too, but as i said in my previous post you should be able to customize it easier without having to follow very long tutorials..

**jermza** · January 7th, 2012

Originally Posted by thvan

Why all the bells and whistles?
You use a computer to do work, play games etc.. Not look at fancy top panels?
Stock [boring] top panel for me

Why all the bells and whistles? Well, do you drive a car because it's a vehicle whose only purpose is to transport you from A to B? Or do you like air-con and electric windows? Maybe airbags too. Oh, and a MP3 player rather than a tape deck or nothing at all (because, after all, a car's purpose is to transport you and nothing else, right)? In fact, why customise anything for a pleasing experience?

You make a good point.