Kde 4.x demonstrates choice is not a usability problem

[praveesh]

I found an article at http://dot.kde.org/2009/10/21/kde4-demonstrates-choice-not-usability-problem interesting . What do you think ? Please see that article and comment .

[hoppipolla]

*reads* ^_^


-- Two points so far - I love 95% of stuff about KDE but I must admit, I don't like the way it pops up a menu simply for dragging and dropping (this can often slow you down o.O) and I'm not a huge fan of the "Configure Toolbars" window (I think this would be much better integrated if you could "Unlock" things and then simply drag around the buttons like you can with the toolbars.

*keeps reading* ^_^

Yeah the rest is cool! And I agree! I love the way KDE gives me the choice and control over my desktop to do what I want, but is still very, very friendly :)

It's perrrrfect! ^_^

[zugu]

I find it hilarious and ironic at the same time that the dialog window in the second screenshot of the article has a horizontal scrollbar. The items in the list are cramped together, there's no space between the icons. KDE at its best.

[CJ Master]

I find it hilarious and ironic at the same time that the dialog window in the second screenshot of the article has a horizontal scrollbar. The items in the list are cramped together, there's no space between the icons. KDE at its best.

Obvious flamebait is obvious.

[OpenGuard]

*reads* ^_^


-- Two points so far - I love 95% of stuff about KDE but I must admit, I don't like the way it pops up a menu simply for dragging and dropping (this can often slow you down o.O) and I'm not a huge fan of the "Configure Toolbars" window (I think this would be much better integrated if you could "Unlock" things and then simply drag around the buttons like you can with the toolbars.

*keeps reading* ^_^

Yeah the rest is cool! And I agree! I love the way KDE gives me the choice and control over my desktop to do what I want, but is still very, very friendly :)

It's perrrrfect! ^_^

As long as your reply contains at least one "but", it's ain't perfect.

[JillSwift]

I read the article, and I can't decide if I like it. Really, too many choices between "hate it" and "love it". I'm paralysed with indecision. :P

[NormanFLinux]

KDE was intended to unleash the power of Linux for home users and has fulfilled that objective. If you were afraid of Linux because it was to difficult to install and involved messing around with obscure commands, KDE made it really usable with the first GUI desktop for Linux. Its gotten better and it will continue to improve.

[hoppipolla]

I find it hilarious and ironic at the same time that the dialog window in the second screenshot of the article has a horizontal scrollbar. The items in the list are cramped together, there's no space between the icons. KDE at its best.

Most pedantic post ever lol

KDE 4 is still wicked no matter how much trivial minutiae you level at it xD

[BrokenKingpin]

Good article.

I myself am a Gnome user. I did try KDE 4.2, and I have to say I like it a lot more than KDE 3.x. From a visual standpoint it can be touched... it is simply stunning to look at.

I also really like how customizable it is. Unfortunately it seems like it takes me ages to get it configured the way I like, where as Gnome seems a lot more comfortable for me out of the box. Also, I like the Gnome applications more than I like the KDE alternatives.

When Gnome 3 comes out I will probably re-evaluate which DE I use. I have high hopes for Gnome 3 (much more than some people seem to have), but if it does fall short I will probably make the switch to KDE until it catches back up.

[praveesh]

KDE was intended to unleash the power of Linux for home users and has fulfilled that objective. If you were afraid of Linux because it was to difficult to install and involved messing around with obscure commands, KDE made it really usable with the first GUI desktop for Linux. Its gotten better and it will continue to improve.

I agree .

[praveesh]

As long as your reply contains at least one "but", it's ain't perfect.

there's nothing in this world that's the most perfect . So , it's ok , sir .

[OpenGuard]

there's nothing in this world that's the most perfect . So , it's ok , sir .

Openbox is perfect .. for me. Is it perfect for you ? Maybe .. How about dwm ? It's almost perfect .. just not recommended for home users.
Everything depends on what you understand with the term "perfect" - speed ? appearance ? functionality ? ..

[hoppipolla]

As long as your reply contains at least one "but", it's ain't perfect.

I like to express constructive criticisms :)

[hoppipolla]

Good article.

I myself am a Gnome user. I did try KDE 4.2, and I have to say I like it a lot more than KDE 3.x. From a visual standpoint it can be touched... it is simply stunning to look at.

I also really like how customizable it is. Unfortunately it seems like it takes me ages to get it configured the way I like, where as Gnome seems a lot more comfortable for me out of the box. Also, I like the Gnome applications more than I like the KDE alternatives.

Try 4.3.2 :) Trust me it's a huge improvement, it's even a fairly large improvement over 4.3 and that was only about 2 months ago!

[praveesh]

Openbox is perfect .. for me. Is it perfect for you ? Maybe .. How about dwm ? It's almost perfect .. just not recommended for home users.
Everything depends on what you understand with the term "perfect" - speed ? appearance ? functionality ? ..

best wishes .

[OpenGuard]

best wishes .

Thank you .. tomorrow ( in about 3 hours ) is my name day :lol:

P.S. - overall, I didn't really get the idea .. did I insulted someone or said something completely wrong ?

[hoppipolla]

Thank you .. tomorrow ( in about 3 hours ) is my name day :lol:

P.S. - overall, I didn't really get the idea .. did I insulted someone or said something completely wrong ?

your name day? what do you mean?

and no I'm cool with everything :)

Although I think saying I say but in everything is a little unfair! I say it because I am capable of balancing my views and seeing things from different angles!

Besides, in this post I used the word although ^_^

[OpenGuard]

your name day? what do you mean?

and no I'm cool with everything :)

Although I think saying I say but in everything is a little unfair! I say it because I am capable of balancing my views and seeing things from different angles!

Besides, in this post I used the word although ^_^

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Name_day - check the part about Latvia ( as that's where I reside ) ;)

[hoppipolla]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Name_day - check the part about Latvia ( as that's where I reside ) ;)

oh yeah I see! I was brought up Christian so I have heard of it - my nan is very keen that her "feast day" be celebrated o.O heh :)

So... what do you do on a name day? lol

[OpenGuard]

oh yeah I see! I was brought up Christian so I have heard of it - my nan is very keen that her "feast day" be celebrated o.O heh :)

So... what do you do on a name day? lol

Trying to figure out why Skype can't connect to the internet ( Wine ) :lol:

[hoppipolla]

Trying to figure out why Skype can't connect to the internet ( Wine ) :lol:

and is that traditional or? ^_^

[OpenGuard]

and is that traditional or? ^_^

.. or ..

:lolflag:


P.S. - Let's stay on topic ..