notices of a newbie

[Scott Kitterman]

> Dear Ubuntu Developers,I am new to linux and ubuntu, but want to say thank
> you for the open source operating system and want to give some hints, what
> problems I had from the switch from windows to Kubuntu.
...
> - The mini apps bar in the top right edge is not needed. Or is there any
> Clock or CPU-Traffic watch like in Viste for it given? I even had the case
> to delete the Main Start Menu Kick Off. Which right click had to be found,
> to get it back without a fresh installation?

One of the things I really like about Free software is that it can be more
responsive to users concerns.  We discussed your message some on
#kubuntu-devel (and there is a kubuntu-devel at lists.ubuntu.com which might
be more appropriate for further Kubuntu specific discussion) and
considered that there are some widgets (like the application
launcher/start menu) which it is more important than others that users not
remove.  One of our developers has now written a patch to ask for
confirmation for removal of important widgets so that the chances of a new
user ending up in this position are reduced.

He's testing the patch now and then there will be some review and if it
goes well, this will be in the next Kubuntu release in October.

Scott K