*cough* Did you change your opinion about UNITY
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*cough* Did you change your opinion about UNITY
Hi,
There are many good reviews about UNITY 12.04 and people are changing their opinion.
Did you change yours?
I installed Ubuntu 12.04, installed MyUnity. Then I played with UNITY panel. When I changed to hi-colour and hi-contrast icons, some icons disappeared in the panel. Again, by default all the icons in panel are backlit by default, so it is difficult to know which apps are active. Right clicking on icons does not offer to add more icons . There must be another way to add them to panel, which I have to google)
Panel cannot be toggled on/off on mouse hover
Is this expected for an LTS release?
I voted for 50:50: I can live with it but would like it to be improved. I have also installed Cairo dock and Lubuntu, Use cairo dock session occasionally for a change
your thoughts please.
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Please note this poll and post is not about Ubuntu, but just UNITY. I know Ubuntu has improved in some areas like fast booting and shut down, LightDM BG implementation, etc, but not the scope of this poll.
There are many good reviews about UNITY 12.04 and people are changing their opinion.
Did you change yours?
I installed Ubuntu 12.04, installed MyUnity. Then I played with UNITY panel. When I changed to hi-colour and hi-contrast icons, some icons disappeared in the panel. Again, by default all the icons in panel are backlit by default, so it is difficult to know which apps are active. Right clicking on icons does not offer to add more icons . There must be another way to add them to panel, which I have to google)
Panel cannot be toggled on/off on mouse hover
Is this expected for an LTS release?
I voted for 50:50: I can live with it but would like it to be improved. I have also installed Cairo dock and Lubuntu, Use cairo dock session occasionally for a change
your thoughts please.
Revoting is enabled, incase you change your opinion.
Poll will close after 30 days.
Please note this poll and post is not about Ubuntu, but just UNITY. I know Ubuntu has improved in some areas like fast booting and shut down, LightDM BG implementation, etc, but not the scope of this poll.
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Re: *cough* Did you change your opinion about UNITY
nope.
the new ubuntu last 5-10 minutes on my pc
the new ubuntu last 5-10 minutes on my pc
Re: *cough* Did you change your opinion about UNITY
I still see Unity in the same manner as when it was first released. It has its own strengths, weaknesses and learning curve so some folks will like it and some folks won't. However I don't see a poll choice that reflects that opinion so no vote here.
Re: *cough* Did you change your opinion about UNITY
Between the 3rd and 4th choice there seems to be missing an option. So also no vote from me
I'm not comfortable with it (=3rd choice), but I don't care about 5 year support (=4th choice). And I don't think it is only for touch screens (=3rd choice), but I do care for the "classical desktop paradigm" (=4th choice). Aarrgghh!!
I'm not comfortable with it (=3rd choice), but I don't care about 5 year support (=4th choice). And I don't think it is only for touch screens (=3rd choice), but I do care for the "classical desktop paradigm" (=4th choice). Aarrgghh!!
Re: *cough* Did you change your opinion about UNITY
Drag n drop?sunewbie wrote:must be another way to add them to panel
No vote from me as I just don't see the point. I have now however moved up to precise purely to get the system improvements and stability of the lts. First thing I did was install gnome shell and cairo dock and add back in the mint repos to get cinnamon, which seems to be unstable on this version of gnome. Unity is ok and has improved but still doesn't quite fit my preferred ways of desktop usage.
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Re: *cough* Did you change your opinion about UNITY
Looking at the new Gnome3 and Unity..... i won't let my desktop look like some cheap tablet or netbook with that sidebar and that extra button showing all applications. And it looks ugly on a 22 inch flatscreen!
Unity/Gnome3 is not my ideal desktop environment... I eve think of switching from Mint 12 to Mint Xfce just for the good old feeling.
Unity/Gnome3 is not my ideal desktop environment... I eve think of switching from Mint 12 to Mint Xfce just for the good old feeling.
Re: *cough* Did you change your opinion about UNITY
I changed the options, but in the process, votes were reset. Sorry guys. You need to re-vote it. Do I miss anything?
Re: *cough* Did you change your opinion about UNITY
Sorry about the vote resetting But thanks for making my opinion a choice Voted!
Re: *cough* Did you change your opinion about UNITY
No issues.I posted this on a lighter note. Not something like my thread Mint 13 XFCE. I know it will be a pain to re-vote.xenopeek wrote:Sorry about the vote resetting But thanks for making my opinion a choice Voted!
I will be cautious when I create a poll in future about resetting. Do you know how to change options without resetting?
Guess I have covered most options
I am not making any more changes to the poll
Re: *cough* Did you change your opinion about UNITY
Nope
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Re: *cough* Did you change your opinion about UNITY
thanksxenopeek wrote:NopePoll options: Place each option on a new line. You may enter up to 10 options. If you remove or add options all previous votes will be reset.
Re: *cough* Did you change your opinion about UNITY
Yes I changed my opinion after I have seen the new 5.0 in Ubuntu.
I have the 4 version installed in Mint 12 and would like to install the 5.0 version, but without succes untill now. Doe anyone have information how to do it?
I have the 4 version installed in Mint 12 and would like to install the 5.0 version, but without succes untill now. Doe anyone have information how to do it?
Re: *cough* Did you change your opinion about UNITY
I don't understand this widespread belief that Unity has changed a lot in 12.04. It's basically the same, a bit of refinement and a few more built-in configuration options, otherwise it's exactly the same as it was. I assume most people's gripe with Unity is with the basic workflow and the full screen optimization (global menu, things hiding from sight), not small details.
Re: *cough* Did you change your opinion about UNITY
Didn't like it at first (mostly from reading negative comments about it and going in with a negative attitude)...
then i came back and worked with it for about 3 weeks (with a POSITIVE attitude and OPEN mind) and now i love using it
I think most who hate it haven't given it a fair chance (which means working with it for a few weeks) and also because they don't like something that is different from what they are use to...
I like the improvements they made from 11.10 to 12.04 (especially being able to shrink the icons on the bar) and i like the global menu because it gives me more screen space...Only thing i would like to be able to do (as an option...but seems ubuntu is against the idea) is to be able to move the bar to the bottom of the screen and with a smaller width (more cairo dock sized i would say)...
Otherwise i find it easy to work with, even with it's current location on the left side of the screen...and i don't consider this a tablet interface (windows 8 with it's tile block layout definitely qualifies as a table interface) but a "dock" interface (more like a mac)....
then i came back and worked with it for about 3 weeks (with a POSITIVE attitude and OPEN mind) and now i love using it
I think most who hate it haven't given it a fair chance (which means working with it for a few weeks) and also because they don't like something that is different from what they are use to...
I like the improvements they made from 11.10 to 12.04 (especially being able to shrink the icons on the bar) and i like the global menu because it gives me more screen space...Only thing i would like to be able to do (as an option...but seems ubuntu is against the idea) is to be able to move the bar to the bottom of the screen and with a smaller width (more cairo dock sized i would say)...
Otherwise i find it easy to work with, even with it's current location on the left side of the screen...and i don't consider this a tablet interface (windows 8 with it's tile block layout definitely qualifies as a table interface) but a "dock" interface (more like a mac)....
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Re: *cough* Did you change your opinion about UNITY
Yes. When I first looked at Unity about a year ago, I was instantly repelled. However, necessity has brought me back to Ubuntu, because I am in the process of purchasing a new workstation, and I need to load an OS that is available now and that the hardware vendor is willing to use. Ubuntu 12.04 LTS seemed an ideal candidate. After recent tests of Unity, trying to keep an open mind, I found that it was actually a rather good interface. It is polished, professional, stable, and useful. It is even almost aesthetically pleasing, and it could be fine with some relatively small improvements. First, it should be possible (easily, using a gui control) to move the launcher "dock" to either side or the bottom. Second, it should be possible to set the size of the launcher icons to values below 32 px. It should also be possible to set the size of the HUD. However, even with these current limitations, after adding the terminal to the dock and installing synaptic, I found that I had a workable desktop for my new workstation.
Even so, I have also recently decided that my favorite desktop is KDE (with Xfce a close second). Although I could add KDE to Ubuntu or Linux Mint, I am looking forward to testing Linux Mint 13 KDE when it emerges. I have found that it is better to use a KDE-dedicated version, because the overall integration is better than it is after adding KDE on top of another version.
Even so, I have also recently decided that my favorite desktop is KDE (with Xfce a close second). Although I could add KDE to Ubuntu or Linux Mint, I am looking forward to testing Linux Mint 13 KDE when it emerges. I have found that it is better to use a KDE-dedicated version, because the overall integration is better than it is after adding KDE on top of another version.
Re: *cough* Did you change your opinion about UNITY
Watch this video of a review of Ubuntu 12.04 on youtube...note what he says in his comments during the last 4 minutes or so of it....Up until now he hated unity, but as of 12.04 he now LOVES IT...and he gives very concrete reasons for his turn around about it...i think the unity haters might appreciate seeing this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQp4rrMG ... re=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQp4rrMG ... re=related
Re: *cough* Did you change your opinion about UNITY
I agree 100%. You saved me some typing.craig10x wrote:Didn't like it at first (mostly from reading negative comments about it and going in with a negative attitude)...
then i came back and worked with it for about 3 weeks (with a POSITIVE attitude and OPEN mind) and now i love using it
I think most who hate it haven't given it a fair chance (which means working with it for a few weeks) and also because they don't like something that is different from what they are use to...
I like the improvements they made from 11.10 to 12.04 (especially being able to shrink the icons on the bar) and i like the global menu because it gives me more screen space...Only thing i would like to be able to do (as an option...but seems ubuntu is against the idea) is to be able to move the bar to the bottom of the screen and with a smaller width (more cairo dock sized i would say)...
Otherwise i find it easy to work with, even with it's current location on the left side of the screen...and i don't consider this a tablet interface (windows 8 with it's tile block layout definitely qualifies as a table interface) but a "dock" interface (more like a mac)....
Re: *cough* Did you change your opinion about UNITY
you're welcome wolfen69...glad to be of help
same wolfen69 from ubuntu forums? if so, welcome...nice to see you here too
love your sense of humor over there, by the way...
same wolfen69 from ubuntu forums? if so, welcome...nice to see you here too
love your sense of humor over there, by the way...
Re: *cough* Did you change your opinion about UNITY
+1 They have definitely made improvements. 12.10 will be much better in terms of UNITY improvements.craig10x wrote:
I like the improvements they made from 11.10 to 12.04 (especially being able to shrink the icons on the bar) and i like the global menu because it gives me more screen space...Only thing i would like to be able to do (as an option...but seems ubuntu is against the idea) is to be able to move the bar to the bottom of the screen and with a smaller width (more cairo dock sized i would say)...
What I think is that you should give time for developer to dump whatever is there in their minds. After that their mind becomes free and receptive enough to take criticism positively. Then they can improve any app / DE / Shell.
Every DE has it's advantages and disadvantages. UNITY is definitely polished and smooth, still I would like it ot be improved. If MyUnity was added by default, then it would hav given a better impression that the devs are happy if anyone tweaks UI. It look like UNITY devs do not like it to be changed or rather they want us to be used as they give it, so they may not have added MyUnity or developed similar tweak tool and shipped it by default.
I use UNITY, but for general surfing I use LXDE.
Just a personal opinion.
Re: *cough* Did you change your opinion about UNITY
Yeah, same wolfen69. I just use a different avatar here. And as you can see, I don't come here very often.craig10x wrote:you're welcome wolfen69...glad to be of help
same wolfen69 from ubuntu forums? if so, welcome...nice to see you here too
love your sense of humor over there, by the way...