OK disclaimer first. I haven't seen it yet. I haven't seen a screen shot yet. I haven't read anything yet. I'm still running 9.04.

But I can absolutely see reasons to support this.

I recently enabled the Group and Tab Windows in Compiz.
I was staggered by the functionality and possibilities, but frustrated by the usability. Right click on title bar? Nothing. Anything in the Windowing menu (Top left under icon)? Err, nope. AFAICT, the only way to make any use of it is knowing the key stroke combos. It's like learning all over again! And this is the only way to control the GUI itself! No integration into the Windowing UI?

So, from my perspective, you need a way to control the newer MDI technologies, and if they stick it in the window bar where _/[]/X was, stick that same _/[]/X wherever you want.

Eye candy will definitely win some converts. If it's an opportunity for Ubuntu to lead and someone else to react, then what have you got to lose?

ws

Sad, isnt it? You should just be thankful you only see the really best of the ideas our glorious leaders of business and politics come up with.

It's as if pure marketing has taken over the country. Everyone is on a desperate mission to do something that is "first", "best" or some other superlative to get their 15 minutes of fame. Whether it actually makes any sense, is logically feasible, or benefits Australians is irrelevant.

ws

Now we can give Obama the Nobel prize for Chemistry and Physics as well!

ws

My friend, you should be happy your parents are so young and have all their faculties.

I can tell my dad something now, tell him to write it down, and in 10 minutes, he's forgotten where he put the note that he wrote down.

There's a slight difference between being selfish and protecting yourself from going insane(r).

I kid you not, I went through a stage explaining to my Mum why her spreadsheets were not on her computer anymore because she had actually changed computers. Just she didn't remember that one small detail; same keyboard and screen; she had just replaced the box (of course with a different hdd in it).
It's worse when you get accused of deleting the files :-(

Alzheimer city is not a pleasant place. I'm pretty sure I'll be there shortly...

ws

I think I have been through most of the poll options above over time.

I started with "Yes, gladly", but have found that my best case nowadays is "Yes, but at great cost to my eternal soul". It does depend to some extent which member of family/friends I'm dealing with. My best friends and favorite family members DON'T ask for or get any tech help. Try that simple check for yourself. Doesn't mean I don't do anything for them, just not that dirty techy stuff ;-)

In most cases nowadays, it is actually "No" in one form or another. Let's not be dishonest with each other, "I feign ignorance" is a reflection that you can't say that word "No". In other words, you prefer to lie rather than offend friends or a family member.

I must say I was staggered by the huge vote for "Yes, but at great cost to me". Clearly, you want to say No, but can't or won't do it. I hope that the friends/family understand that it's a big favour you're doing for them; it's not something that is necessarily easy, nor that you want to do!

Anyways, as I get older...err, I mean more mature, I move further down the "No" tree. Goddam kids better stay off my lawn too!

ws

Fo shizzle, ma laxative.

You keep on dribblin' tha' ish.
ws

yeah, I love archaelogical stuff.

I just buried a dvd in my backyard. It was blank.

That oughta mess those fuckers from the future up.

ws

With some of the products on the market now that make use of various Si compounds, and some that claim nano-tech, I would love to see this type of self-arranging -dare I say smart?- nano-tech to form the barrier between my car's paint and the environment. The problem with all sealants and waxes is that they degrade, meaning you (or someone you pay) has to do it at regular intervals. Typically between 1 month and 6 months. I love my car, but hate the polish/seal/wax scenarios :-/

Bonus points if it can be made to enhance depth, and look shiny!

ws