Innovation time on the Linux desktop is right around the corner. GNOME.org is set to release the much-awaited GNOME 3 desktop sometime next month. I am always looking to play with new Linux stuff. So I put the GNOME 3 beta release to work on my test rig a few weeks ago. The GNOME 3 Beta version 2.91.90 worked so well that I installed it on all of my computers so I can work with it no matter where I am or what system I use. Some Linux distros already have the beta version available through the package manager repository.
This was definitely a good review, and I think you are spot on for how gnome 3 is -right now-.
However, I would like to say that a lot of these issues will likely get worked out in the future (probably the next couple point releases?). For one thing, if they don't add efficient keyboard shortcuts for everything there will be a mutiny.
I would also assume that mutter will eventually be just as pretty/functional as compiz, or I hope so anyways.
Well that sure needs a little work. Your "debugexit" didn't work. Think it had some conflicts with Ultimate-Edition customizations. But it did work. Don't think I'll leave compiz and GTK. I can imagine the kids gettin on that would be noisy. I run and test all distros (I want to) and recommend to folks. Don't wanna drop this on folks yet. Excellent post though. Someone I can understand. (clears throat).
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GNOME 3 Beta: Ever So Slightly More Than a Pretty Face
Posted by: Jack M. Germain March 2, 2011 05:00 AMInnovation time on the Linux desktop is right around the corner. GNOME.org is set to release the much-awaited GNOME 3 desktop sometime next month. I am always looking to play with new Linux stuff. So I put the GNOME 3 beta release to work on my test rig a few weeks ago. The GNOME 3 Beta version 2.91.90 worked so well that I installed it on all of my computers so I can work with it no matter where I am or what system I use. Some Linux distros already have the beta version available through the package manager repository.
However, I would like to say that a lot of these issues will likely get worked out in the future (probably the next couple point releases?). For one thing, if they don't add efficient keyboard shortcuts for everything there will be a mutiny.
I would also assume that mutter will eventually be just as pretty/functional as compiz, or I hope so anyways.
Like I said, good job on the review!