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I am not very happy with Unity; it feels undone, unpolished, and clunky. 11.04 is a step backwards in my opinion. bupahs I think the new Unity desktop is awesome and just what Ubuntu needed. It has made me a full-time convert. myzombiebrain I do not like Unity because it lacks keyboard shortcuts and configurability. “It is what it is” is far from Linux, IMO. jadi Unity is the way to go, but is still easy to mess up. Don't throw away your classic Ubuntu Gnome desktop just yet! java_artisan
Je ne suis pas content avec Unity : il donne l'impression d'être défait, dépoli et maladroit. 11.04 est un pas en arrière à mon avis. bupahs
Je trouve que le nouveau bureau Unity est génial et exactement ce dont Ubuntu avait besoin. Il m'a converti en utilisateur à temps plein. myzombiebrain
Je n'aime pas Unity parce que il lui manque des raccourcis et des possibilités de personnalisation. « Il est ce qu'il est » n'a rien à voir avec Linux, ÀMHA. jadi
Unity nous montre le chemin, mais il est encore facile d'y semer la pagaille. Ne jetez pas encore votre bureau classique Ubuntu Gnome ! java_artisan
I really like the Unity concept. Still getting used to it. I miss not having the workspace switcher in the toolbar, otherwise great! EmbarkOnIt_Phil Loving Unity so far. No more need for extra docks, and no more Gnome-do. jmangt When I installed Ubuntu 11.04, a message appeared saying “your computer doesn't have the necessary hardware for Unity”. I assume it means that this nonsense requires some overpowered, overheating, overclocked, overblown video card which uses more power than the rest of the computer. Needless to say, I don't want or need it on my machine. Kurt Godel
J'aime vraiment le concept d'Unity. Je m'y habitue encore. La commutation de l'espace de travail dans la barre d'outils me manque, mais, à part cela, c'est génial. EmbarkOnIt_Phil
Jusqu'ici, j'aime Unity. Plus besoin de docks supplémentaires et plus de caca de Gnome. jmangt
Quand j'ai installé Ubuntu 11.04, j'ai eu un message qui disait « votre ordinateur n'a pas le matériel nécessaire pour Unity ». Je présume que cela signifie que cette absurdité a besoin d'une carte graphique surpuissant, surchauffant, sur-clocké et ampoulée, qui consomme plus d'électricité que tout le reste de l'ordinateur. Cela va sans dire que je ne le veux et n'en ai pas besoin sur ma machine. Kurt Godel.
I didn't like it at all, and switched to KDE (Kubuntu 11.04). What a relief! Marco Frankly, I don't like the new view (Unity). I switched back to the classic view ASAP. This may well be due to old dogs and new tricks, but also has something to do with problems in finding things within Unity. It just didn't seem so intuitive. Why I need great big buttons to run Writer and Calc, etc, I don't understand. Creating your own icons in the classic view is hardly a major issue. David (laidback)
Je ne l'ai pas aimé du tout et j'ai changé pour KDE (Kubuntu 11.04). Quel soulagement ! Marco
Franchement, je n'aime pas le nouveau bureau (Unity). Je suis retourné au bureau classique sans perdre une seconde. Cela peut très bien être attribué au vieux singe et aux grimaces, mais est lié aussi aux difficultés de trouver quoi que ce soit au sein d'Unity. Il ne m'a tout simplement pas paru si intuitif que cela. Des grands boutons pour lancer Writer et Calc, etc. ? Je n'y comprends rien. Créer ses propres icônes sur le bureau classique ne constitue point un problème majeur. David (laidback)
The other thing I dislike is the fact that the “launcher” is glued to the left side of the screen. In all of the videos, screencaps, and demos I have seen of Ubuntu, most of the time the bottom panel was removed and replaced with a Dock (AWN, Docky, etc). Since this was the way so many folks interacted with their desktops, why not do the logical thing and lock it on the left side? It doesn't make any sense. Unity is a major step backwards in desktop user interfaces. I understand that the ultimate goal is to allow Ubuntu to focus on the touchscreen and tablet interfaces. But right now, the total number of tablets shipping with Ubuntu is….. 0. Why are we focusing on the user interface for vaporware? Kevin Seise Unity 2D is for me! giantgreengoat I find Unity a neat, clean, and non-intrusive environment. It focuses on the applications and not on the 'look & glitter'.
L'autre truc que je n'aime pas est le fait que le « lanceur » est collé sur le côté gauche de l'écran. Dans toutes les vidéos, captures d'écrans et démos d'Ubuntu que j'ai vu, la plupart du temps le panneau du bas était remplace par un Dock (AWN, Docky, etc). Puisque c'était comme ça que tant de gens ont choisi d'interagir avec leur bureau, pourquoi pas rester dans la logique et le coller irrémédiablement sur le côté gauche ? Cela n'a aucun sens. Pour ce qui concerne les interfaces utilisateur, Unity est un énorme pas en arrière. J'ai compris que l'objectif ultime est de permettre Ubuntu de se concentrer sur les interfaces tactiles et pour tablet PC. Mais, en ce moment, le nombre de tablets pré-équipés avec Ubuntu est ….. 0. Pourquoi nous concentrons-nous sur l'interface utilisateur d'ordinateurs faits de vapeur ? Kevin Seise
Unity 2D est ce qu'il me plaît ! giantgreengoat
Je trouve que l'environnement Unity est propre, net et pas envahissant. Il se concentre sur les applications et non pas sur le « bling-bling ».
On my Netbook, Unity delivers more vertical pixels for my applications than any other DE, even without tweaking. The combined top panel and application menu does it for me. Alain J. Baudrez I think it's awful. I don't like change for change’s sake. Hopefully, a more normal Gnome interface will continue to be available, but if Unity becomes dominant in Ubuntu to the detriment of Gnome, I will probably switch distributions. Graham Niven Unity in 11.04 is great, when you take the time to learn how it works. girolez
Sur mon netbook, Unity me donne plus de pixels verticaux pour mes applications que n'importe quel autre environnement du bureau, même sans le fignolage. Le panneau du haut combiné avec le menu des applications est ce qui le fait. Alain J. Baudrez
Je le trouve horrible. Je n'aime pas le changement pour le changement. J'espère qu'une interface Gnome plus normale sera toujours disponible, mais si Unity devient l'interface dominante au détriment de Gnome, je choisirai sans doute une autre distribution. Graham Niven
Quand vous prenez le temps d'apprendre comment il fonctionne, Unity dans 11.04 est génial. girolez
Unity might turn out to be a great desktop someday, but it's truly not ready. It has very little functionality, lots of bugs, and can't be tweaked. Ubuntu should have gone with Gnome 3 and waited for Unity. I thought Linux was all about choice. I think I'm going to switch to Linux Mint. This is a great opportunity for Linux Mint to lead. I'm keeping my eyes on Linux Mint. Wayne What's this I hear about having to install some drivers before Unity becomes usable? The Live CD said something like “I don't have what it takes so here's the old interface” (wrong words obviously, but along those lines). Paul I have just installed Unity and things are not good. After loading, it locks up for a while, then runs really slow. Unusable. This is the first time I have had problems installing any distro. I’m going to try reinstalling, and if it still has issues, the CD is going into the rubbish bin Craig M. Ling
Il se peut qu'Unity devienne un bureau magnifique un jour, mais il n'est vraiment pas prêt. Il a très peu de fonctionnalités et beaucoup de bogues ; il est impossible de le fignoler. Ubuntu aurait dû choisir Gnome 3 et attendu pour ce qui concerne Unity. Je pensais que le maître mot de Linux était le choix. Je pense que je vais changer pour Linux Mint. C'est une magnifique occasion pour Linux Mint de passer en tête. Je vais surveiller Linux Mint. Wayne
Qu'est-ce que j'entends dire à propos du besoin d'installer des pilotes avant de pouvoir utiliser Unity. Le Live CD m'a dit quelque chose comme « Vous n'avez pas ce qu'il faut, alors voici l'ancienne interface » (Pas les bons mots, évidemment, mais c'était quelque chose dans ce goût). Paul
Je viens d'installer Unity et les choses ne vont pas bien. Après le chargement, il gèle pendant un certain temps, puis s'exécute très lentement. Inutilisable. C'est la première fois que j'ai des problèmes pour installer quelque distrib. que ce soit. Je vais essayer de le ré-installer et, s'il a encore des problèmes, le CD ira droit à la poubelle. Craig M. Ling
After the Natty upgrade, it looks very like my previous Netbook desktop, polished. Will find out how to edit launcher soon. CoffeeJohny I dislike it. I have used Ubuntu since 6.04, and I have always used the Gnome desktop environment. If I upgrade to Ubuntu 11.04, I will disable Unity to continue to use Gnome. I have tested Xfce, Fluxbox, and KDE, and my favorite is Gnome. Alejandro Castaño Fernández Unity? What Unity? I used Gnome til “Gnome 3” and “Unity” arrived. Then I switched to LXDE, and am as happy as can be. Freedom is what Linux is all about. Marc It needs work, and “may” be good over time after everything is ironed out. Gnome is better IMO and I'm a devotee of Cairo Dock anyway. I'm sticking with 10.04 LTS thank-you-so-very-much, and, if things continue this downward spiral, I may switch to Mint for the next LTS. Too bad for Ubuntu. It's sad to see them take such a hit on an unwise path. Maybe they can pull it off. Time will tell. Most people I speak with do not like Unity. Joseph A. Millikan
Après la mise à jour vers Natty, il ressemble à l'ancien bureau de mon netbook, mais en plus poli. Je vais découvrir bientôt comment éditer le lanceur. CoffeeJohny
Je ne l'aime pas. J'utilise Ubuntu depuis la 6.04 et j'ai toujours utilisé l'environnement de bureau Gnome. Si je fais la mise à jour vers Ubuntu 11.04, je désactiverai Unity pour pouvoir continuer à utiliser Gnome. J'ai testé Xfce, Fluxbox et KDE et je préfère Gnome. Alejandro Castaño Fernández
Unity ? Quelle Unity ? J'ai utilisé Gnome jusqu'à l'arrivée de « Gnome 3 » et de « Unity ». Puis j'ai changé pour LXDE et maintenant je suis aussi heureux que possible. La liberté est au cœur de Linux. Marc
Ça a besoin d'être améliorer et « peut » être bon à la longue, une fois que tous les problèmes seront aplanis. ÀMHA, Gnome est meilleur et je suis, de toute façon, partisan de Cairo Dock. Je reste avec 10.04 LTS merci beaucoup, oui, vraiment. Et, si les choses continuent dans cette spirale descendante, je vais peut-être changer pour Mint pour le prochain LTS. Tant pis pour Ubuntu. C'est triste de les voir recevoir un tel coup sur un chemin peu prudent. Ils arriveront peut-être à réussir. Le temps nous le dira. La plupart des gens avec qui je parle n'aime pas Unity. Joseph A. Millikan
I really quite like it, except for the global menu which I absolutely hate, as it really just slows you down when working between two or more windows. I have disabled it. For the rest I really like it. Chris Giltnane I believe Unity is a massive and great step forward to better interaction between user and computer. It increases the working space, and it adds clarity in what's open and what's available. I'll be putting Unity to the final test at work with a much better computer, but I'm sure it'll increase my productivity and comfort once again. I'm sure too that it will be much improved in the future. David Gamino I dunno if it's been discussed, but how about giving an option of displaying the icons horizontally, the Docky way, at the bottom of the screen? Jari Saarelainen
je l'aime vraiment bien, sauf le menu global que je déteste absolument, parce qu'il ne sert qu'à vous ralentir quand vous travailler entre deux fenêtres ou plus. Je l'ai désactivé. Pour le reste, je l'aime vraiment bien. Christ Giltnane
Je crois qu'Unity est un énorme et génial pas en avant vers une meilleure interaction entre l'utilisateur et l'ordinateur. Il augmente l'espace de travail et il est plus précis concernant ce qui est ouvert et ce qui est disponible. Je vais le soumettre à un ultime test au bureau avec un bien meilleur ordinateur, mais je suis convaincu qu'il va augmenter ma productivité et mon confort encore une fois. Je suis certain également qu'il va être beaucoup amélioré à l'avenir. David Gamino
Je sais pas si on en a parlé, mais quid d'une option d'affichage horizontal des icônes en bas de l'écran à la Docky ? Jari Saarelainen
I think Unity is absolutely amazing: more space, nice animations, easy search, and nice notifications - can't say anything bad about it. Ілля Романенко I tried 11.04, then went back to 10.10. My screens (two 22 inches) showed me weird things at first, then Unity appeared. It is beautiful, really, but I was lost! I didn't understand how to manage it. Yes, I know I should have taken more time, but I don't have it. So it is like a piece of Art: beautiful, but not for me… yet. Franz Well, I don't really like it. I find it's quite complicated, and it doesn't let me work faster. It actually slows me down a lot. Since I am a python programmer, I don't like to have to search a lot for my files. I'm sticking to Ubuntu 10.10 until Canonical releases another version, for example 11.10. Nicholas Manea Unity helps to keep the desktop clutter-free and organized. Only problem is that I've yet to figure out how to customize it further. kra3
Je pense qu'Unity est absolument stupéfiant : plus de place, d'animations sympa, recherche facile et bonnes notifications - je n'arrive pas à en dire du mal. Ілля Романенко
J'ai essayé la 11.04 et puis suis retourné à la 10.10. Mes écrans (deux de 22“) m'ont affiché des choses bizarres d'abord, ensuite Unity est apparu. Il est beau, vraiment, mais j'étais perdu ! Je ne comprenais pas comment le domestiquer. Oui, je sais que j'aurais dû prendre davantage de temps, mais je ne l'ai pas. Alors, c'est comme une œuvre d'Art : belle, mais pas pour moi … pas encore. Franz
Eh bien, je ne l'aime vraiment pas. Je le trouve très compliqué et il ne me permet pas de travailler plus vite. En fait, il me ralentit beaucoup. Puisque je suis programmateur en python, je n'aime pas devoir chercher beaucoup mes fichiers. je vais rester avec Ubuntu 10.10 jusqu'à ce que Canonical sorte une autre version, par exemple, la 11.10. Nicholas Manea
Unity aide à avoir un bureau organisé et exempt de fatras. Le seul hic est que je n'ai pas encore trouvé comment le personnaliser davantage. kra3
There are one or two small niggles, but, when I started using it, there were a lot more. It seems that the niggles are due to my unfamiliarity with the system, and as I use it, I get better at understanding it. Andrew Ampers Taylor
My opinion is that Unity is a bit too slow for my needs. When I open multiple windows (more than 3 or 4, depending on the applications), it tends to get laggy and slow. I like my PC to be fast. Ardelean Călin
I've been on the fence about going with OpenSuse with its Gnome 3 out of the box, or staying in UbuntuLand with Unity. One thing that I think Gnome 3 does slightly better is the infinite desktops per window/task. I think that both Unity and Gnome 3 need to pass their initial milestone before truly delivering each camp “The Goods.” Joe
I don't like it! “Dumbing Down” the Desktop is an insult. I can read, and not just Click on Pictures. This “Simple” interface is too simple! I will stay with 10.04, and not use 11.04! Ichido
Personally I hate Unity. I feel it is trying to take away something that I loved about Ubuntu, the total customization that you can do with everything. The panels work so well to put everything exactly where you want it, but Unity won't even let you right click. I was on the verge of reverting back to 10.10 before I found the 'Ubuntu Classic' option. I will certainly never update to a new version if it supports only Unity. Ryan Holihan
I will not use it on my Samsung NF210 10” laptop. I hope that by the time the next LTS version is out, there is a choice of interface. If not, then I think I'll have to abandon Gnome and go with KDE! Richard
Some things are renamed and took a little bit of time to find. Overall, I like it, and think it was the right step to make for Ubuntu. Michael St. John
I think Unity is a great user interface, but has some shortfalls. It is hard to find applications, I had to click more and search. It requires a lot of searching. Once you click an icon with several open application instances, it beautifully reveals those applications in grids, but upon further clicking, it doesn't disappear, forcing you to select an application. I'm not happy with this behaviour. Overall I'm happy with it. Robert Ngalu
I truly hate the global menu idea, as I rarely use any window maximized except on my netbook. Having a menu separated from the working window is awful. I very much miss the old standard menus, for which Unity is a poor substitute. I like having the dock for frequently used apps and activities, but there is no reason it cannot co-exist with old style menus. Dazed_75 a.k.a. Larry
Unity on Ubuntu 11.04? I love It! Jon Mazur
I was prepared to dislike it - but then found myself thinking it was more efficient once I got used to it. Unfortunately, after using it for three days now, I've discovered that it seems a bit flaky. It has crashed several times, it does not seem to deal well with multiple displays, the launcher occasionally forgets the monitor dimensions and paints itself in unusual positions, and some programs (backintime?) seem to cause problems with the panel. The more I use it, the more I like the concept, but it really seems like it is unfinished/buggy. Wat Grad
I think there is gold in there, but the overall interface did not please me, therefore I reverted to Gnome 2. JJ
Well, it's a bit of a change from the way you used to work, but, once I got used to it, I think it's great! Carla Sella
My take on it is that it's a good note/netbook interface, but, as far as a desktop interface it's terrible. It gets in the way of being productive, too many clicks and not enough customisation for work flow. After experiencing Gnome 3, I'd have to say the same about it. I really think both are headed in the wrong direction for a desktop interface. They are both trying to dumb down the desktop too much. Randy Blake
Unity exceeded my expectations by a lot. It is really smooth, neat, and easy to use. Unfortunately, many of the Compiz plugins I used and loved with the classic Gnome, do not work (well) with Unity, such as wobbly windows, Compiz cube, etc. Siddarth Kaki
Actually, it sounds rather similar to what a lot of Kubuntu users went through a while back, when they made the jump to KDE 4. It wasn't fully ready at the time, had a lot of bugs, and longtime KDE users often hated it just because it was so different. Matt Jacobs
I found Unity surprisingly good until now. No crashes, easy navigation. I find the lack of customization options annoying, though. Flávio Pontes
As a long term (since Dapper) Gnome user, I've found Unity slow (too many extra steps to launch applications), and contra-intuitive. The joy of Linux/Gnome is in its flexibility and ability for personal configuration. Unity might be very good if it becomes possible to add extra panels, though maybe this destroys the whole point? Pete
I have been using Ubuntu since 6.04. I can't get Unity to work on any of my systems! One system has a quad processor, and 4 gig of memory, and Nvidia 7025 video, and still will not load Unity and goes to the default Gnome. It can't get the video drivers (says none available, so low res display), but worked fine on 10.4 and 10.10. Phantom
I think Unity is a bold step forward for Ubuntu. Still in its infancy, the desktop offers a clean and uncluttered look and feel. I really enjoy having the most screen space without pressing F11. Darrin Scarpitto
To me, Unity is a step backwards for Ubuntu. I consider it in the same class as the new Gnome 3: an icon-driven UI that's slow and has a steep learning curve.
I switched to Xubuntu 11.04 with it's XFCE interface, which still retains a drop-down panel where I can quickly find what I need. Denny
Unity seems a fresh breath of air, and I hope it succeeds. Some bugs still, though! Robert Tedder
I tried it on my laptop and hated it. It doesn't add functionality, instead it removes it. Too many mouse clicks. A dock (I don't use docky, or any other such thing) that is there, except for when it isn't, and having to move windows around just to get things done.
I am impressed that Canonical is trying new things, and glad that “Ubuntu Classic” is available in 11.04. But if one doesn't like “Docks”, and just wants a simple interface that is easy to navigate, Gnome 2 works just fine for me.
So for me, if it ain't broke… why fix it? Korne Iole
I use it on my 10'' netbook and I am really satisfied. Much better than the Windows 7 GUI. Easy to customize. I really look forward to installing it on my desktop. Angelos Vlassopoulos
Tried the 11.04 Ubuntu, sorry to say I do not like it. Seemed slow, and I do not like the way it shows your options. Didn’t seem to be able to locate “system” so that I could set my preferences. Have un-installed it and returned to version 10.10. Richard
I don't like it. Immediately after installing Natty, I tried to use it for a couple of hours but found it inconvenient and intrusive. Things were not where I expected them to be, or didn't do what I expected them to do. After a while, I was able to figure things out, but it still took me longer to do anything. I was glad to have the option to switch back to “classic'. Jim Roche
It seems oriented to casual users and not power users. I have my panels configured, so just about everything I need concerning apps or files is one click away. With Unity, a lot of stuff I would never use was always shown, and there seems no way to customize it to have everything one click away via a panel. Also, I use old machines, and so 3D effects and other stuff like that seems a big waste of resources. I also don't like Ubuntu distancing itself so much from other Linux distros. Carol McAnulty
I love Unity. I'd love to see improvements in virtual desktop management, and a cleaner integration of communication services (Email, Contacts, Calendar, Broadcast, and Instant Messaging), but it's miles ahead of where we were with stock Gnome 2. Josh
I was already switching often between Gnome and KDE, but, for photography, KDE seems the way to go now (yay, Digikam!). I still remember how KDE 4.0 was introduced, and everybody was complaining with strong and plain arguments. They surely had a clear reason to do so. Unity sounds very great, but I don't like the idea that people with older hardware are left standing in the cold now. Fred
Some things I was used to are not easy to find, such as Ubuntu Update Manager. Others, such as the Software Manager, have been updated so much that they just look weird. However, new does not equal bad. I like the idea of the dock bar, and how it disappears when apps are in full screen mode. Overall, I think it is less cluttered than Gnome 2. Adrian Challinor
I really enjoy the new interface. I've been looking forward to it since they announced it. The lenses are very nice, and fit right into my mouse-less computing habits. I like the sidebar launcher, but, honestly, I've had Docky as my sidebar just like that for a while so it's not a new thing for me. Les Martin
I think Unity is not what a desktop user wants. It would look good on a smartphone. Ergo, I do not want Unity. Even stronger, I do not want Gnome anymore. I already switched to KDE a month ago. I will also not upgrade to 11.04. Jef
The thing I love the most about Ubuntu is its ability to customise it to however you want.
The new Unity interface reminds me of a Mac - which has almost no ability to customise.
Unity is so darn frustrating as it tries to hide features from the user, which is the opposite of what I want from a OS. Dan Gillings
I like the autohide feature whenever a window is dragged near the Unity panel… but I dislike the unavailability of the wobble feature in compiz Prateek Jadhwani
I absolutely love it. Finally, a GUI interface that stays out of your way when it needs to, and is available all other times. Arrogant Penguin
I didn't really like Unity since it reduced my web page screen width. Gnome 3 gives me more workspace on my 10” netbook than Unity does. Mahyuddhien Alghow'ry
For the application developer who needs desktops, the interface is not a good option. We need rapid access to different desktops, vis one for personal stuff, one for online docs, one for eclipse/netbeans, and one for the debugger and test results. So, the loser is Ubuntu, as developers shy away and develop with other systems (Debian). Leslie Satenstein
It is not good. It looks like an ATM machine, or a Touristic Info Kiosk on the street. Less flexibility, less user options. I think I'll go back to pure Debian. Bratu
I think it is quite bold of Ubuntu to launch Unity, trying to find a place captured largely by KDE and Gnome. I think it will take some time to get used to the concept, but the first impression is nice. S Sivakumaran
I think it's sad that Ubuntu wants to look like Mac. Unity doesn't seem to have functions I like. I use glipper a lot, and found no way to set it up in Unity. I almost switched to another distro till I found I could go classic. I don't like Unity, and probably won't use it. Bill Stout
I love it. It is very easy to use, and highly intuitive. It works extremely well on my Acer Aspire One D255E, and looks and works great on desktops (used via live USB). It is quick, easy, and very easy on the eyes. Dustin MacDonald
Every time I see the Unity interface, I feel like I'm using a tablet, phone, or some other miniature device. I don't want my desktop to look like a big tablet. I actually like GNOME 3 better than Unity, though I still think the old GNOME is best for new users. Jesse H. Melhuish
I don’t like Unity. I use AWN, and Canonical’s sideways dock just gets in the way. The fact that I cannot drag and drop also bugs me. I wish they had stayed in bed with Gnome. Marcus W
The Unity 2D interface was required for my old laptop. I must say in some ways I almost like it better than the full blown Unity. Steve Barcomb
One man's idea forced upon the masses regardless of the consequences. Patrick Hall
I love it, this has been a positive change for me. Jake F