Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

How Configurable Should a Desktop User Interface be?

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the hold-the-pickles-and-the-lettuce dept.

The Original Yama writes "In the world of user interface design there are two main schools of thought. The former maintains that the environment must be flexible and configurable enough to adjust to a user's needs. The latter takes the opposite perspective, arguing that many of today's user interfaces have become bloated and overloaded with features, and consequently have become difficult to maintain and use. KDE developer Mosfet shows how the KDE Project has managed to bridge the gap between the 'highly configurable' and 'less is more' camps."

2 of 541 comments (clear)

  1. Re:phrase by B747SP · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    Did the phrase "OS X" pop into anyone's head when they read that line?

    No, interestingly enough, 'KDE' popped into my mind. I know I'll get modded down to hell by the KDE weenies, but really, what right has a KDE author got to talk about 'simiplicity' and 'efficiency'. It sucks.

    --
    I find your ideas intriguing and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter.
  2. Re:KDE 3.2 will have a useful spell checker. by mentin · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    Consultants who will be able to support both the transition and replace MCSEs long-term

    You mean Linux is doing this "embrace and extend" thing? :)

    --
    MSDOS: 20+ years without remote hole in the default install