__/ [ hanumizzle@xxxxxxxxx ] on Sunday 23 July 2006 01:59 \__
> George Ellison wrote:
>> hanumizzle@xxxxxxxxx writes:
>>
>> > George Ellison wrote:
>> >> hanumizzle@xxxxxxxxx writes:
>> >>
>> >> > Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>> >> >> http://www.kde-look.org/content/show.php?content=13969
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Example screenshot:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> http://www.kde-look.org/content/pre2/13969-2.jpg
>> >> >
>> >> > But why?
Proof that Linux is capable of doing anything that Microsoft's in-test-ware
achieves, and *more* (KDE versatility, XGL and so forth).
>> >> The kwin theme in question is actually pretty versatile, besides
>> >> doubling as an Aero clone. It can change between a number of different
>> >> button styles and transparency hacks. I've seen it done better in xfce
>> >> and fvwm-crystal, but it's still pretty nice.
>> >
>> > But why do I need transparency? I have pseudo-transparency in aterm,
>> > and I don't even really need that...
I agree. Last year I disabled all transparency and shadows, having messes
about with them for a while. My guess is that many Vista users will do
likewise after the initial excitement or the ability to boast the use of
'innovative' betas (unless they have computational beasts). Without Aero,
Vista is just Windows XP with different colours and icons.
I disabled KDE/X translucency because it detracts rather than helps. It only
uses up resources. Sometimes, less is more. Productivity through available
HCI methods is approached and stronger hardware will not suffice for
productivity gains. It's time to rethink how to improve things and use
resources in a pragmatic way that won't distract the user. Seriously.
>> Why do we need any of this? It's there only to look cool.
>
> Fair enough. :)
George is right on the money. There's 'workware' and there is 'vanityware'.
Some people want their O/S to put up a little show for them...
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