While I’m still not convinced that most “3D” interfaces offer any real advantages over the 2D interfaces we’re all used to on our devices, they do tend to look pretty cool. If you’re a Meego fan, you’ll definitely want to take a look at the video from Netbooknews of an iXonos concept application which we […]
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Contour brings a context-sensitive interface to KDE Plasma Active
As KDE developers continue to build the device-independent Plasma Active Linux environment, other pieces of the UI puzzle are falling into place as well. Pieces like Contour, which the team bills as a “context-sensitive user interface that adapts to…current activities and behavioral patterns of the user.” As you can see in the screenshot, part of […]
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KDE looks beyond desktops and notebooks with Plasma Active
When we first saw it demoed on Linux netbooks in 2009, KDE Plasma was looking good. It brought a little sizzle to the desktop which was somewhat lacking in the Ubuntu Netbook Remix at the time. Now, the KDE team is looking to move beyond desktops and notebooks — and it hopes to deliver an […]
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KDE Plasma netbook interface looks good running on MeeGo
The KDE Plasma interface certainly looks good, and it’s a good fit on netbook screens. And MeeGo runs on netbooks…So why not throw the two of them in a blender and see what comes out? That’s what one enthusiast has done, and he’s shared his triumph on YouTube for all to see (check out the […]