User Interface Blog

For Linux to be a widely used desktop operating system it needs a unified desktop. Years ago the competition started for the widely used desktop environment. Up to data the KDE (K Desktop Environment) and the GNOME environment often used for Linux installation, in addition several others are available. Years ago a lot of people have argued that having multiple desktop solutions is an unsolvable problem. The new released Tango Desktop Project now tries to find a way for interoperate these desktop environments.

Tango, first announced at the Gnome boston summit, defines guidelines of user experience for the Linux platform. Currently it includes a set of style guides, naming conventions and icons. Have a look at the Tango project and help build a better free operating system!