Jani Monoses wrote: > jmak wrote: > >> Hello, >> >> I just would like to draw your attention to a custom built xubuntu >> flavor called eeexubuntu. >> >> http://wiki.eeeuser.com/ubuntu:eeexubuntu:home >> >> A video here: >> >> http://carmelo42.blogspot.com/2007/12/vido-de-dmonstration-du-eeepc-sous.html >> >> As you can see the developer of this release uses the original xcfe >> panel layout that I am advocating for xubuntu for some time. The small >> screen size of the eepc calls for this. This is another indication >> > > As you say, the small screen of the EEE calls for it. As Xubuntu's most > users use regular screen sizes this is not a cause for us to change > Xubuntu defaults. > > I agree though we should have smaller panels but until the icon sizing > has bugs that cannot happen unfortunatly. > > As for following gnome that has nothing to do with slavishness, it's > just that is better suited. Arguments for changing the layout need to be > much stronger than 'we need a personality'. We need to be usable first > and foremost. > > Jani > > > I only wanted to say that i think the panels aren't all that useful really.. The first thing i do when i have installed Xubuntu is to remove those panels, the menu you get when you right click the desktop is enough, atleast for my needs. Just my 2 cents.
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