In fact, it IS exactly what you are asking for, and attempt by the GNOME project to "create something new" - a desktop environment that removes as many distractions as possible from the user while still retaining full desktop capabilities.
Have you actually used gnome-shell for any serious period of time? I'm getting a growing impression you have a number of very serious misconceptions about the interface, it's intended goals, and the realities of using it.
On that topic, there have been a few really good blog entries and writeups explaining the cool features of KDE4 and Activities.... is there something similar for the new Gnome 3 that could be shared here? (or did I miss it in the usual kerfuffle on the oS mailing lists?) On the KDE4 side, a lot of the grumpiness tends to be centred around not understanding the changes, and I would assume the same applies here.. people start it up.. don't immediately see the point and lash out on the mailing lists. Maybe a nicely written "this is what's cool about Gnome 3 and why it'll actually help you do your job" writeup that's aimed at the transitioning user would help? C. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, email: opensuse-project+owner@opensuse.org