Linux Mint overtakes Ubuntu as No. 1 Distro

[crank]

Originally Posted by MidnightCowboy

Although I too identify with this chain of events, I think over time it will even out. With the onward march of i-technology I can see new users being more at home with especially Unity as I'm sure they will with W8. This still doesn't detract from Mint's achievement though which really has been remarkable.

I must say I cannot fathom no-how no-way even anencephalicly could anyone think Unity utile. I'm more kubuntu/KDE, and its foray into a similar anti-usable interface mode left me equally dumbfounded-I found it extremely dumb. I wish someone could explain how these things are better or easier or simpler? It is more of more difficult steps to do what you want, and that's better?

Win8 will be something of a new beast entirely and who knows how well MS will pull it off, I haven't tried it yet, but from what i have read, it piques the interest for sure. With so many folk having a phone and or tablet as their usual platform, a well-realized seamless integration of the PC environment might take-off hugely with folk. Are there any linux distros already working on a similar version?

[wdhpr]

Originally Posted by crank

Win8 will be something of a new beast entirely and who knows how well MS will pull it off, I haven't tried it yet, but from what i have read, it piques the interest for sure. With so many folk having a phone and or tablet as their usual platform, a well-realized seamless integration of the PC environment might take-off hugely with folk. Are there any linux distros already working on a similar version?

Yes
and from what I'm hearing Unity (linux) and Win8 are trying to emulate the look of the Ipad and other touch screen interfaces. Call me old fashion but give me an option to have an interface that I'm comfortable with.

[MidnightCowboy]

Originally Posted by wdhpr

Yes
and from what I'm hearing Unity (linux) and Win8 are trying to emulate the look of the Ipad and other touch screen interfaces. Call me old fashion but give me an option to have an interface that I'm comfortable with.

My sentiments too. If I have to force myself to like something just because it's new and cool then I'm pleased to be growing old. My tech raves about Unity but then he's less than half my age and has igadgets grafted into every orifice. I have tried but cannot relieve myself of a good "old fashioned"desktop.

[Jojoyee]

A leading research firm Gartner identifies 10 strategic technologies for 2012 and it believes that user interfaces with windows, icons, menus, and pointers will be replaced by mobile-centric interfaces emphasizing touch, gesture, search, voice and video.

Looks like this is the trend: More touches and gestures, less windows, menus and pointers.

[MidnightCowboy]

Originally Posted by Jojoyee

A leading research firm Gartner identifies 10 strategic technologies for 2012 and it believes that user interfaces with windows, icons, menus, and pointers will be replaced by mobile-centric interfaces emphasizing touch, gesture, search, voice and video.

Looks like this is the trend: More touches and gestures, less windows, menus and pointers.

Did they say this was by user request, or just the fact this is what users will be "given" by the likes of Microsoft. My tech refers to MS as "the good shepherd" because they're never short of sheep
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