Ubuntu
unity package

Changing to Unity

Asked by cwarner7_11

I am very concerned about the reported proposal to change the default desktop in Ubuntu to Unity. I am concerned that this is going to "break my system, since a good deal of the software I use depends on Gnome (Orca accessibility, CAELinux, other scientific analysis packages). One of the reasons I have stayed with Ubuntu for so long (since 7.04) is the fact that upgrading to the newest release is relatively painless. This appears to be a major change in direction that could have significant negative impact on the usability of Ubuntu for me. I realize that I can stay with older versions, but this will possibly limit my access to the really important applications. Will future relases of Ubuntu include a Gnome option?

Question information

Language:
English Edit question
Status:
Solved
For:
Ubuntu unity Edit question
Assignee:
No assignee Edit question
Solved by:
Sam_
Solved:
Last query:
Last reply:
Revision history for this message
delance (olivier-delance) said : 		#1

For what I know, Unity is dedicated to netbook, and now to television, smartphone and devices like iPad.
For desktop and laptop, which have a good screen and both keyboard/mouse, I think Gnome will be kept.

Revision history for this message
Best Sam_ (and-sam) said : 		#2

Unity for desktop is still developement state.
In case add your concerns there.
http://www.jonobacon.org/2010/10/25/ubuntu-11-04-to-ship-unity/

https://blueprints.edge.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/packageselection-desktop-n-specialized-unity-form-factor
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Unity

Background.
http://summit.ubuntu.com/uds-n/
http://ubuntu.mirocommunity.org/

Revision history for this message
cwarner7_11 (cwarner7-11) said : 		#3

Thanks Sam, that solved my question.

Revision history for this message
Sam_ (and-sam) said : 		#4

Speaking of the future....
http://ubuntudevelopers.blip.tv/file/4245457/
http://design.canonical.com/2010/09/getting-physical/

Revision history for this message
cwarner7_11 (cwarner7-11) said : 		#5

Sam-
I watched your video, and I am more convinced now that Unity will bring nothing useful to my computer experience. It appears very capable for what it is designed for, but I do not see it as being appropriate for scientific and engineering applications (i.e., CAELinux, which is built on Ubuntu 10.04). The current desktop is so much more appropriate for my application. I also see significant problems with accessibility for the visually impaired- another area of particular interest of mine, in support of my less fortunate associates...