On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 5:30 AM, Andreas Jaeger
On Saturday 15 August 2009 23:36:26 Dean Hilkewich wrote:
After looking though the weekly news, I do have to say that I am disappointed that no status, comments, etc have been given on the 'KDE as default' issue. This after all the number one openfate item and the lack of updates from the team is concerning to say the least. There is a clear and decisive trend to the issue from the community but it seems the ones that have final say are hoping if nothing is said that the issue will disappear.
Regardless of which one is first or the default the new user is going to choose the one closest to the Windows desktop and the ease of use. The reason Ubuntu is high in use is it is close to a windows desktop and the new user does not have to have a high learning phase to use the operating system when changing over. Yes, Ubuntu uses GNOME but it is modified but they also offer Kbuntu for people wanting a KDE desktop without having to resort to all types of modifications to the base operating system. Until Linux joins forces and creates 1 major system without distros creating in house fighting amongst Linux developers it will remain as is. As much as I do not like saying this I am growing tired of the forever and ever my desktop is better than yours or my distro is better than theirs. People read this on the internet and I do see posts about this very subject. Just like the argument about using proprietary on Linux. Well, people do like to use programs and hardware they are use to or want and not just what a developer says. Instead of arguing about desktops why not join forces and create the best desktop ever from the both? Until this subject was brought up I actually never noticed what desktop was first or even if there was a default when installing openSUSE. I also have more than 1 computer so I use all 3 desktops so I can compare all and work on each to better openSUSE. They all have their great areas and bad areas but they all work. What ever decision is made I will still support openSUSE and I am quite sure most of you will also.
Michael Löffler said on this list that he will consult with the board and make a decision by mid of August. He's offline for the weekend and I guess we'll hear soon from him,
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