tends Jul 4, 2023

KDE:

Microsoft has blatantly copied us in Windows 11, and as a result, people are starting to see Plasma as a cheap clone of Windows again. (...) Making the panel float by default provides an immediate visual differentiation from Windows 11 and we hope this will help jolt users’ brains out of “ew, it’s slightly different from Windows 11” mode and into “wow, this is new and cool and I wonder what’s in it” mode.

https://pointieststick.com/2023/05/11/plasma-6-better-defaults/

Microsoft:

Microsoft is preparing to launch Windows 12 (...) with several new design ideas, including a new desktop experience with a ‘floating’ taskbar. Microsoft wants to create a floating effect for the taskbar by separating it from the desktop and rounding off the edges.

https://www.windowslatest.com/2023/07/02/windows-12-microsoft-quietly-hints-at-next-gen-windows/

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Show threadAndy   #RIPYassieJul 4, 2023
@tendstofortytwo honestly, I appreciate the copying in both directions. KDE and Windows are similar enough that I can dual boot and not have to adjust anything. Even obscure keyboard shortcuts are the same! There's definitely inspiration flowing both ways there and I hope KDE isn't making any decisions just to differentiate from Windows.
Show threadkaukamieli
@andyy
Copying features is one thing. Copying the looks is another. They can pay their designers to do some original work.
@tendstofortytwo
Jul 4, 2023 at 5:03pmWeb