So I’ve been out most of the weekend, unable to have access to my Ubuntu PC.
I finally got home around 2 hours ago, and when I turned on the computer, I had a staggering 445MB of updates. Though I guess, when you’re running an alpha OS, you should expect this if the last time you checked was 3 days ago 
I have to say, the updates have improved a lot of things for me, the whole boot process seems a lot better now, though the GDM background is a little bright, can’t say I was expecting that, but it’s a welcome change (although I DID like Jaunty’s login theme, that was awesome). I’ve also noticed the new Human theme, it’s definitely a step in the right direction, though I’m still using the Dust theme, just with the Humanity icon set – a few hydroxygen icons are still in place, not many though – all in all, I’m looking forward to see the way the Human theme evolves whether that be in Karmic, or Lucid (10.04).
#1 by Mark Coleman on September 27th, 2009
I agree with your post and am using Karmic now (Linux alphas = Windows RTM’s), but I am concerned how Canonical seem to be pandering to the Windows converts. I love usability and think the improvements are in the main positive. However I have grave concerns about Wine ‘integration’ and the effect this will have (both negative). Windows converts will expect it to run 100% of their programs and the opposing camp will be worrying about a new vector for attack, trojans running in Wine on Ubuntu. Whats also worrying is the admission of this very flaw, and the proposed addition of Clam-AV included in a Wine extras type package. Basically we are eroding one of the benefits of running Linux. No crudware scans
Sorry for the rant, I almost sounded like RMS there!
#2 by Joe on September 27th, 2009
No no – by all means rant, that’s why the comments section is here, for discussion on the subject.
I haven’t really heard about the wine integration. I have a feeling it will push a lot of users away. I don’t mind wine being installed by default, however it’s quite a grey area for many people I would imagine. I’d quite possibly look at another distro if that happened
#3 by sam on September 27th, 2009
“although I DID like Jaunty’s login theme, that was awesome”
Please tell me you’re not referring to that black and red atrocity from hell.
#4 by Joe on September 27th, 2009
I probably am, with the Ubuntu logo in the bottom right corner?
I quite liked it
#5 by Jack on September 29th, 2009
Screenshots, screenshots!