Mailinglist Archive: opensuse (3109 mails)

[Joseph Loo <jloo@xxxxxxx>]

Peter Van Lone wrote:
> On 2/26/07, John Andersen <jsa@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> That was my assessment too.  This stuff has no place on a working
>> machine.  Maybe just to show off, but realistically it adds nothing
>> to usability that can not be achieved easier with multiple desktops.
> 
> I tend to agree, but I do think that there is more to it: specifically
> I think that 3d is an "enabling" technology primarily .... and right
> now what it mostly enables is eye-candy. But I thnk down the road (not
> that far) will be more productivity and functionally useful tools that
> leverage the basic  tech.
> 
> I believe it is much like faster processors, larger drives, and more
> memory .... it will not be going away. And in fact, I would not be
> surprised to see the visualation stuff end up being pivotal in
> significant ways ...
> 
> Peter

I so not strongly disagree with the people, but I find the ability to shade the
windows very useful. It help reduces the clutter on window when working.

If it was not for the Emerald theme, I would be using the standard Compiz.

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Joseph Loo
jloo@xxxxxxx
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