Ubuntu developers discuss Gnome-to-Unity changes

One of the biggest changes to the upcoming Ubuntu11.04NattyNarwhal is the change from the favored GnomeShell to the Canonical Unity. Such a big change caused heated discussions on both sides of the camp, but the fact is that if you do not like Unity, you can switch back to Shell. If you are interested in the reasons behind this change, you can hear from the discussion of the Community Manager JonoBacon and desktop experience team manager David Barth. Basically, Uni

One of the biggest changes to Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal will be the change from the favored Gnome Shell to the Canonical Unity. Such a big change caused heated discussions on both sides of the camp, but the fact is that if you do not like Unity, you can switch back to Shell. If you are interested in the reasons behind this change, you can hear from the discussion of the Community Manager Jono Bacon and desktop experience team manager David Barth. Basically, Unity replaces Shell because Canonical wants to control user experience more. Gnome is moving in one direction, while Ubuntu is moving in another direction-Unity is a bridge between them.

However, Ubuntu is still based on Gnome. Unity is only an alternative. In the end, Unity will give users another option. A Canonical thinks it is a better choice for desktop and laptop users.