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[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Maybe I'm older than you, but I preferred Windows XP style, it was better without the confusing ribbon bar.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago

Loved XP and loved Windows 7. Haven't like a single Windows OS since.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

I grew up with XP as well, and while I'm still nostalgic for it, it just feels kinda flat compared to the vista/7 aero theme. Not really boring, but not as interesting as aero imo. Still a vibe though.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

You guys are circling around the answer

Aero looks, better menus (I refuse to believe nested drop downs are peak layout, but ribbon stuff looks pretty, at the cost of useful organization)

And finally, make it look good in dark mode. We aren't a print-first culture anymore, and I prefer my retinas intact