Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
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Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
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Re: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
#2I really don't get the intention with the default visual style Ubuntu has settled on. I'm sure a lot of work has gone into it but it's just not attractive.
I previously thought it was growing pains and they would eventually land on a great style that was still "theirs", but at this point it feels like a lost cause. Personally I've stopped recommending Ubuntu on the desktop because I already know what the initial reaction to a fresh install is going to be.
Re: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
#3I really don't get the intention with the default visual style Ubuntu has settled on. I'm sure a lot of work has gone into it but it's just not attractive. I previously thought it was growing pains and they would eventually land on a great style that was still "theirs", but at this point it feels like a lost cause. Personally I've stopped recommending Ubuntu on the desktop because I already know what the initial reac…
This time, they are supporting a lot of different "flavours". In my case, I will for example use an Ubuntu "Gnome" flavour or maybe XFCE. They are reintroducing long term support of the diversity, which is really nice.
Re: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
#4I really don't get the intention with the default visual style Ubuntu has settled on. I'm sure a lot of work has gone into it but it's just not attractive. I previously thought it was growing pains and they would eventually land on a great style that was still "theirs", but at this point it feels like a lost cause. Personally I've stopped recommending Ubuntu on the desktop because I already know what the initial reac…
I actually like it
Re: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
#5I really don't get the intention with the default visual style Ubuntu has settled on. I'm sure a lot of work has gone into it but it's just not attractive. I previously thought it was growing pains and they would eventually land on a great style that was still "theirs", but at this point it feels like a lost cause. Personally I've stopped recommending Ubuntu on the desktop because I already know what the initial reac…
You give zero arguments for what you consider wrong with the visual style of Ubuntu. I'm sure there are flaws that graphic designers and other people trained in the topic can point out, but until you do it's just... yeah, well, like... your opinion man.
And the lack of a flat UI does not count as an argument - that's just a fashion trend.
Also, my own anecdotal experience does not match yours. I often get surprised (as in "wow, that looks nice!") questions of "That's not Windows/OSX? What is that?" from people when I show something on my laptop.
Re: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
#6Previous discussion on HN: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7604177
Re: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
#7I just took XUbuntu for a spin. It's just as great as the 13.10 release. If you're a GNOME refugee and looking for an excellent desktop then I can't recommend XUbuntu enough.
Re: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
#8Just upgraded from 12.04 LTS to 14.04 .
already liking the locally integrated menus.
Re: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
#9Wouldn't submitting a link to release notes than the desktop download page be better?
Re: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
#10I just took XUbuntu for a spin. It's just as great as the 13.10 release. If you're a GNOME refugee and looking for an excellent desktop then I can't recommend XUbuntu enough.
I've used it across 2 different desktops during the nightlies, and the xfce text keeps bugging when editing a panel, but only there.
That is the only weird issue I've had, apart from that 14.04 is a very solid release.