As a starting point, I wish for the Classic Windows 2K desktop theme, no XP Fisher-Price, no Vista Aero.... but underneath that desktop, the GNU tools and utilities, and the Linux kernel. I like NTFS at work tied into AD, but at home? Basic ext4 and POSIX rwxrwxrwx do just fine.
I always brain-damage my Windows desktops as far back towards 2K as possible. Windows 7 was the peak of Windows goodness, IMO. Since then I have to install Classic (Open) Shell.
To me the frustrating thing about Linux is that -- IF I took the time -- I could write every feature I want and I'd have my wish list. But I don't have the time, I'm 73 and while I still do some software engineering and coding, as part of my IT dayjob, I get paid for it. Doing it for the lark is in my past. So I'm resigned to living without my "ideal" desktop.
It's okay, I'd rather spend my time playing musical instruments, going outside and marveling at God's magnificent Creation, and giving thanks every day.
Yes, thank God for Classic (Open) Shell. Mint should imitate it. See all apps at once. And Explorer Patcher, and 7+ Taskbar Tweaker. Get back what MS took away.
To me the frustrating thing about Linux is that -- IF I took the time -- I could write every feature I want and I'd have my wish list. But I don't have the time, I'm 73 and while I still do some software engineering and coding, as part of my IT dayjob, I get paid for it. Doing it for the lark is in my past. So I'm resigned to living without my "ideal" desktop.
Almost 73 myself, and getting tired quicker. Hands cannot type well. For which customization is basically essential.
And amen to that, playing to the Lord and glorifying Him.