Definitely give 9.10 kubuntu a try. The new kde is a huge step up. I'm sure within a few releases it will be really great.
@ SorinN, I think if you really wanted to change the GUI as a whole you should look into joining the gnome community. I'm sure you have some great ideas that they might be able to use. ~Dave -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art