The panels are very configurable. You can add multiple panels if you want, a drop down to switch between windows and a "window selector" that works like Microsoft Windows in that it shows you what is open and allows you to click to bring those windows up and switch between them.
You don't need a "dedicated" area for quick launch icons because you can put them where ever you want in the panel, so just put them in a "dedicated" area.
From reading your post it simply sounds like you're used to using windows and want it to act and feel like windows, and hey, more power to ya. Thing is: with a little configuring, you can make a panel do exactly that; look and feel like windows.
It's possible that I misunderstood, but I think perhaps a little time in learning about or messing with configuring panels might alleviate a lot of your concerns.
From my personal perspective, with the advent of multiple and virtual desktops and such configurable workspaces allowed in gnome, I never need to use a drop-down list or window selectors to find a window, I just keep them open and orgainze my work by desktops. My panel is mainly for launch icons and monitoring apps.
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Wholly Crap!
You need to get out more!
I'm a little puzzled by your post.
The panels are very configurable. You can add multiple panels if you want, a drop down to switch between windows and a "window selector" that works like Microsoft Windows in that it shows you what is open and allows you to click to bring those windows up and switch between them.
You don't need a "dedicated" area for quick launch icons because you can put them where ever you want in the panel, so just put them in a "dedicated" area.
From reading your post it simply sounds like you're used to using windows and want it to act and feel like windows, and hey, more power to ya. Thing is: with a little configuring, you can make a panel do exactly that; look and feel like windows.
It's possible that I misunderstood, but I think perhaps a little time in learning about or messing with configuring panels might alleviate a lot of your concerns.
From my personal perspective, with the advent of multiple and virtual desktops and such configurable workspaces allowed in gnome, I never need to use a drop-down list or window selectors to find a window, I just keep them open and orgainze my work by desktops. My panel is mainly for launch icons and monitoring apps.
omg that was one of the funniest postings I've ever read on /. !
Give the guy his last Funny Mod!