The Future of Gnome
Neil Patel of Canonical recently posted an outline of the new user interface concepts that Gnome developers envisioned during the “Gnome User Experience” conference in Boston a couple of weeks ago. But are the concepts a good move?
While the specifics of the proposal and the roadmap for implementing it remain vague, it seems clear that the interface described by Mr. Patel would represent a major departure from the current Gnome that so many Ubuntu users know and love.
Perhaps the most obvious change is a heavy reliance on multidimensional menus. The main Gnome menu, for example, would be replaced by an “Activities” button that, when clicked, would open a sidepane bearing some resemblance to the Vista start menu, in that it dominates the screen when open and is intended to be used for much more than just launching applications. The objectives behind this feature seem to be easier control of multiple desktops and a more centralized command-center for tasks.
Another fundamental change is the apparent absence of a bottom panel.
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