I can live with Linux Mint defaults at least until I have had a few months to settle in with it. I had a moment where I got into a tiz over theming but the moment passed. No real comment on implementation or fragmentation. So far there is no cross-desktop theming system or aything like “roaming”which would auto-install a desktop and theming and key applications from log-in on one system to log-in on another. Most desktops are sufficiently flexible enough and share enough similar concepts you can get them effectively looking the same. If there is a weakness there’s no solid way of bundling up themes so a user can carry them wherever they go whether it be a new install or creating a look they are happy with at an employers office or home. If there’s one thing I learned from a quick look at Zorin OS and other desktop theming projects is “look and feel” of Linux desktops can be very good now. With that out of the way…ĭistribution independent is good. I also dislike intransigent management and NIH and inflexibility to the point where yet another project is spawned. Personally I like a fairly limited selection of good options within a set of established standards which work together and enough spit and polish so they are not brittle and fall apart at the first tap.
