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Make Linux "Gorgeous," Says Ubuntu Leader

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the also-crash-less dept.

OSS_ilation writes "They say beauty is only skin deep, but when it comes to Linux and the free software movement, people like Mark Shuttleworth think looks have an important part to play. On his blog and an article on SearchOpenSource.com, Shuttleworth and a slew of open source end users say that the look and feel of open source is also a matter of wider acceptance among enterprise players who are used to Windows, yet crave Mac OS X and the functionality of Linux. 'If we want the world to embrace free software, we have to make it beautiful,' Shuttleworth said. "We have to make it gorgeous. We have to make it easy on the eye. We have to make it take your friend's breath away.' With the early success of Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10, Shuttleworth and company may be onto something."

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  1. They say beauty is only skin deep, but ugly... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...goes all the way to ring 0.

  2. how about making Ubuntu Gorgeous by ArcherB · · Score: 5, Funny

    While Ubuntu is relatively polished and most of the stuff "just works", the default baby-shit-brown color scheme is hideous.

    So, while I would agree that Linux needs some beautification, I don't trust anyone at Ubuntu to do it!

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    1. Re:how about making Ubuntu Gorgeous by Spug · · Score: 2, Funny

      It's beginning to get more orange.

    2. Re:how about making Ubuntu Gorgeous by jbeaupre · · Score: 5, Funny

      As the owner of a new 2006 model human, I've found the "baby-shit orange" most often results from inserting carrots in the drooling end. Due to defects in design of digestion and skin, said unit also ends up with an orange ass. Which is all well and good, since the manufacturer (aka "mom") does not consider it a problem and in fact thinks it's hilarious.

      I will attest that the wide variety of browns coming from our unit, including orange-brown, matches the Ubuntu theme very well. Close enough that I can almost smell Ubuntu.

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  3. Re:Imagine... by Kookus · · Score: 2, Funny

    Windows DUH! Because it automagically boots up by default without asking for a username and password!

  4. Re:Do or do not. There is no try. by Ana10g · · Score: 2, Funny

    Wait, we can't use a wearable Turbine to go to mars? ::Takes off Turbine Hat:: Crap.

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  5. Re:Wow, and accurate assessment! by Ana10g · · Score: 2, Funny

    Gramma has worms? Damn!!!!

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  6. Re:Imagine... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Oh come on, that's easy! The person would use all three boxes:

    Linux for their webserver,
    Mac for video editting,
    And Windows for Solitaire.

  7. brown? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    I know most slashdotters don't procreate but, babyshit happens to be more of a yellowish-green.

  8. Re:Imagine... by BobNET · · Score: 2, Funny

    This may be true, but at least Linux doesn't need a reboot to install Quake 3...

  9. Re:Imagine... by gardyloo · · Score: 2, Funny

    Obviously not the Mac, since it has only one mouse button and can't be as good as the other two...

  10. Re:Do or do not. There is no try. by AI0867 · · Score: 2, Funny

    twice a year?

  11. Sorry I can't help myself. by wilec · · Score: 1, Funny

    "THE Google please."

    Which of the "Internets" is "The Google" on anyways?

    Sorry I couldn't help myself.

    Wabi-Sabi
    Matthew

    1. Re:Sorry I can't help myself. by montyzooooma · · Score: 2, Funny
      "Which of the "Internets" is "The Google" on anyways?"

      Second pipe on the left.