[HLUG] Ubuntu 6.04 initial specification/General Linux Usability

[Matt Rhys-Roberts]

Hi Julian, just a couple of thoughts (ok, 3):

1) let Linux completely engulf and go beyond the Windows paradigm,
2) better useability is good; mind you, there'll never be a substitute 
for reading the manuals FIRST, so here's to better all-round 
documentation that leads you to the knowledge _you_ need to get the job 
done,
3) Linux may be low on viruses, but what about cross-platform worms etc. 
that attack via communications protocol weaknesses?

Cheers
Matt



Julian Robbins wrote:

> Hi
>
> Now that Ubuntu Breezy badger 5.10 has been released its interesting 
> to see what they are going to do with the next release. Reading the 
> link below its going to all be about excellent usability - I'm really 
> pleased that a Linux distro is really taking this seriously. 
> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DapperGoals
>
> IMHO, Open Source projects concentrate a bit too much on features 
> rather than usability. There are still far far too many things on the 
> std Linux desktop that aren't immediately obvious. Newbies hear about 
> the free software, improved security, lack of viruses, but are all too 
> often put off from using Linux full time by the lack of attention to 
> detail and 'polish'
>
> Linux should aim to make a desktop that is BETTER than Windows, not 
> just as good as.
>
> What does everyone think ?
>
> Julian