Windows 10: A Third-Party Start Menu in Windows 10: Why It Doesn't Make Sense...

Various studies have been conducted that indicate too many choices make people angry/disappointed.

I find that I often have to open up the Terminal (far more often than the Windows Command Prompt).
IMO, that is because the GUI tools aren't "finished" to a high enough level (50%-60% in Linux vs 80%-90% in Windows).

That said, for Windows users, Linux GUIs should be easier to use than OS X, as they are very similar to Windows.
The Linux keyboard shortcuts are almost exactly the same as Windows shortcuts.

The OS X file manager is difficult to use.
How do you copy a file path or even work out where you are in the file system (in OS X)?

The keyboard shortcuts are horrible too (in OS X).
Just use the Command key instead of the Control key, except when it is actually the Control key or the Alt key that is required. *Banghead

Don't get me started on the stupid disembodied menus or the horrible dock thing (in OS X).

 

I was referring to OS X. *Smile

The Linux GUI file managers are basically identical to Window Explorer.
I have no problems using Caja.

Other members may find that tip useful though. *Smile

 

They are improving. Some file manager didn't use to be that way and you either has use the terminal to copy/move an item or drag and drop from one window to another window.

The problem Bunnyj might have with Linux. Is setting the permission for some folders but that depends on the distro. I know I had to change mine home folder. I still have some issue with that. Sometime software won't install, that can happen with windows as well. I was real surprised how close the desktop guis resemble windows.

 

In some ways the Linux GUI file managers (like Caja) are better than File/Windows Explorer.

The ones that I've used have Tabs and Split view. *Nerd

Was that a few years ago?
I've never come across that issue.

Permissions can be tricky.

I have some files in my Home directory that are owned by "root". *Eek

 

I couldn't give two hoots what others like or don't like ... that's their business.

For my business I have found the W7 alphanumeric start menu the most efficient and space saving. I think it's reached the peak of efficiency potential. I never use apps, so to me they're an unnecessary encumbrance, wasting space and GBs of HD.

I use StartIsBack in W7, and if I couldn't get similar in W10, or be able to modify the standard start menu to emulate it, it would be a game stopper for me.

 

I am sorry but this discussion has nothing to do with the original intention this thread was setup for. Linux is not a Windows 10 feature, nor is it included in Windows 10 as an add in feature. As to using it over Windows 10 I would guess that at least 95% of the folks here on the t0's could care less about Linux and its workings. . .*Smile

 

Though this is off-topic;

I am not a big Linux fan, only because there way to many different versions, even growing up in Unix programming world, I find it difficult to get answers. The problem is to much information, everyone has a way of doing it but, it may not apply to your version.

The only Linux version I was successful with was Zorin, and their forums and developers are extremely helpful. Since it is modeled somewhat after Windows, I thought I would start there to try and learn it. Perhaps I will take a look at Mint.

I think greater strides in unification, are happening in the Linux world, and business is certainly interested
this articles sheds some light on business and Linux
http://www.zdnet.com/article/compani...want-them-now/

Even with all of that I think it will be years, if ever Linux, really becomes mainstream (although Ubuntu is very popular)

 

I'm with Wolfgang/Leh et al... (btw... why don't I have a rep option..? just the report icon showing..)

Linux has a myriad of customisation options including that for start menu, via applets...

 

I just also learned recently that there's no rep option on NEWS thread. *Smile

 

It's not a permission issue that I had it's just the fact that I didn't like(enjoy) having to go to the command line and use cryptic sudo commands. I've never had issues installing any software in windows.. ever. But with Linux it can be a pain and I would rather not deal with it.

In the end, I might play with a distro of Linux again but it will be in a VM.

 

I agree.. it's fine if some want to use it but I'm here for Windows.. not Linux. If I want to discuss Linux I'll go over to a Linux forum. *Wink