[ubuntu-za] Ubuntu/OSS desktop for kids

[Percy Langa]

On 2012/08/20 03:52 PM, Lee Sharp wrote:
> On 08/20/2012 02:35 AM, Percy Langa wrote:
>
>> As a workaround, I think I will carry on with the linux install and
>> customise the DE/WM to mimick 'Windows look' as far as possible.
>
> Do not do this.  Linux and Windows are different.  Making them look 
> alike can make those differences more painful.  Keeping them looking 
> different can make those differences more expected.  It is a visual 
> sign that "This is not Windows" and you conscientiously behave 
> accordingly.
Shot Lee. I'll keep the vanilla DE/WM and wait for their feedback :)
>
> Set up a bunch of Linux kiosks once, the Windows looking ones got more 
> complaints than the standard Ubuntu theme.
Unsurprising :)

Percy