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[Ryan Gauger <rtgkid@xxxxxxxxx>]

I see it in this way: I like to be able to change things and personalise things to my likings. In other words, I think Linux was first made to be able to suit anyone's needs. Linux is JUST what they want, no more, no less. That's the reason I think more options are needed. I mean, Windows has a lot of personalisation features (specifically Win7, and Win8 CP). The Unity desktop, on the other hand, has a little less than Windows. Linux was made to be customisable to where you could almost configure it in any way, for instance, mock other commercial operating systems. With Unity, it's not that easy. Actually, I don't know if it can be done, because you would certainly have to edit a LOT of code. Just my point of view. Thanks!

On May 24, 2012, at 11:00 PM, Ian Santopietro <isantop@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Try changing the blur on her computer to static and see if that makes a difference.
> 
> Options also have an effect on users. It's another decision they have to make. For new users, each additional option increases the chance that they will become overwhelmed, and that drives users away. And if the option is present under the advanced control panel, then advanced users can still set them should they choose.
> 
> On May 24, 2012 12:29 PM, "shane lee" <shaneymail@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Well I mean it should be an option by default, not by installing
> another app to change it.
> 
> But fair enough, the idea is to keep options to a minimum but there
> will always be people who prefer performance over looks (though there
> is 2D of course but that lacks some functionality).
> 
> I find it performs well enough and I always like a bit of eye candy so
> it doesn't bother me personally but I remember when installing on my
> Mum's laptop, it ran 3D but it ran like a tortoise with cramp so in
> her case any performance gain is worthwhile.
> 
> I do have another idea actually but since it affects other things I
> will start another topic on that.
> 
> On 24 May 2012 17:26, Jonathan French <me@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > You can already set the launcher opacity to 100% through CCSM, although I'm
> > not sure whether that is equivalent to 'disabling transparency' in terms of
> > a speed gain.
> >
> > On 24 May 2012 15:45, shane lee <shaneymail@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >>
> >> Nothing useful is hidden behind the launcher so that makes
> >> transparency purely for aesthetic reasons.
> >>
> >> Anything that is there purely from an eye candy point of view such as
> >> transparency, should have an option to disable as far as I'm
> >> concerned.
> >>
> >> On 24 May 2012 14:28, Ryan Gauger <rtgkid@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >> > Hi Team,
> >> >
> >> > I just had an idea that may speed up Unity even further. We could
> >> > perhaps
> >> > make transparency behind the launcher an option, so that if users choose
> >> > to
> >> > disable it, their computer's performance and speed should run a bit
> >> > smoother. Just an idea :) Thanks!
> >> >
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