[my first serious post]-----(Oh boy...)
I'm seriously impressed with the Gnome desktop environment. I havent actually been using it, but I have been using programs that are governed by GTK wich is a huge part of what Gnome is. GTK is a API for making the interface in UNIX-ish operating systems both for the Window manager and for many discrete programs, just in case your were lost Anyway I am amazed by Gnome 2.2. I can honestly say its prettier and easier to use that any Mac OS I've ever used. In all fairness I have not used MacOS X, which sounds impressive.Anyway in the past Mac has taken the prize for intuitive interfaces. The reason I feel its easier to use than Mac is because its just a little more complicated that the Mac interfaces I've seen, which I feel was the only drawback of using a Mac. Anyway If your reading this and you just use your computer for net stuff Linux+Gnome is for you. If you use your computer for writing stuff, messing with pictures, listening to music, as well as web stuff Linux+Gnome is for you. If you like games well then PS2 is for youfor that matter gaming is much better on PS2, than on any Windows or Linux box. Anyway if you use windows because thats what everyone else uses, then you're really missing out on a easier more powerfull FREE alternative. In the past Linux has been the best choice if you have some knowledge and a great deal of patience, but I think its just better for everyone now. KDE is still to hard to use but Gnome really makes me think things are about to change. Thank you GNU. Down with the man, and up with the individual. Score!
I need to get of this soap box and take a breath...
PS: I would like to mention, if you like to controll everything and you don't get excited over pretty graphics then KDE/Linux IS for you.