I'm new here but presume that this will be circulated in THE Deb-LIST. I have slowly got used to Ubuntu, being a Linuxer for the last two years, but find now that with the new Ubuntu desktop-environment, particularly UNITY, Ubuntu is going the William way - make the user dependent and confused. It will definitely be difficult to use by new possible users.
The Launchers/panels/drawers/applets system was designed by first-class planners who understood that the Linux user wants order, access and control -- which is freedom. So please think whether you would like to widely support/disseminate five thoughts: 1) That the classic Debian desktop with Panels/launchers/drawers/applets remains - always. 2) That the software repositories for Synaptic and Software-Centre are kept as up-to-date as possible to give access to the latest versions of software e.g. Eclipse, Scribus, I understand that these are maintained by dedicated people as volunteers. 3) That software be developed to make a "Remaster" type backup on larger than the ISO for a 4.7GB DVD. 4) That the .deb packages for all installations be kept in a separate folder (other than /var/apt/cache/bin??) as a back-up local repository folder which can be ported to a new installation e.g. after a re-installation/re-formatting. This will save Internet time and expense. 5) That detailed help panels/pop-ups happen which tell you what each option implies during Debian installation Regards Aravind Chak (Mr.) ========================= -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-user-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org Archive: http://lists.debian.org/CAA=26kw-fuezhyu_bu4rjrgmedg6y7fo-wy8vdmm2x3mexr...@mail.gmail.com