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The People Behind Quanta Plus

anonymous writes "In this fascinating interview, Eric Laffoon and Andras Mantia give us a glimpse into the world of the Quanta Plus project. Read on for everything from tantalising references to Kommander, billed by Eric to be part of the foundations for the next generation desktop and user experience, to details of future plans for Quanta VPL (Visual Page Layout)."

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  1. Next up: by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Koffeemaker - for KDE hot drinks
    Kondom - for KDE developer safesex
    Kommode - for taking a KDE Krap

    1. Re:Next up: by r00zky · · Score: 2, Funny

      Koffeemaker - for KDE hot drinks

      Not far from reality, see the about box of KTeaTime:
      "KDE utility for making a fine cup of tea"

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      I'm a chainsmokin' alcoholic sociopath, so-ci-o-path
  2. Misspelled name? by Quarters · · Score: 3, Funny

    Shouldn't it be, "Kuanta"?

  3. Re:Its ok but.... by psavo · · Score: 2, Funny

    Its ok but....
    ...still not as good as ed.


    Oh yes it is:

    pvsavola@tienel:~$ ls -l `which quanta`
    lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 23 Oct 25 11:17 /usr/bin/quanta -> /bin/ed


    I think it makes it at least equal, neh?

    --
    fucktard is a tenderhearted description
  4. Re:Fascinating? Tantalising? by L.+VeGas · · Score: 2, Funny

    Haaa haa haa...
    My thoughts exactly. "fascinating interview" , "tantalising references"

    What suspense! What drama! Goodness gracious, I'm practically beside myself in anticipation of the goodies yet to come!

  5. Only on Slashdot. . . by Fritz+Benwalla · · Score: 4, Funny

    . . .would mentions of an interface development tool be described as "tantalizing." Some other suggestions:

    -- "Naughty little whispers of Gideon."
    -- "A playful spank of KwikDisk."
    -- "A lingering yet mournful longing for the world that DCOP would bring, yet knowing it shall never be. . ."

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    Believe me, I'm as surprised by my comment as you are.