some input for the 'extra mile' initiative

[Martin Klapetek]

Hi,

On Sun, Nov 11, 2012 at 2:46 PM, A.B. Ole <abole74 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Yesterday I installed Kubuntu 12.10, to replace Mint 12, which I had on my
> system before. I was happy to see how good KDE looks, but was disappointed
> by the usability of KDE as a desktop for the 'average user'. (with 'average
> user' I mean a user who is accustomed to windows or apple, and has high
> expectations when it comes to the UI, although he/she may not be aware of
> that)
> Googling KDE I noticed the Extra Mile initiative, which looks to me like
> the right way forward. I've got many ideas (10-20)  on how to improve the
> KDE user experience. I'm happy to share you my thoughts, preferably before
> I get used to the little annoyances that really get in the way of the user
> :)
>

That's always very appreciated, thanks a lot!


> I'm totally new when it comes to this sort of participation, so how can I
> best communicate my thoughts? I'm reluctant to subscribe to a mailing list,
> as that would probably involve me in many other email discussions, but
> perhaps I've got the wrong idea of what the mailing list means. Please let
> know.
>

You got the idea quite right :) On the other hand the kde-testing list is
very low traffic, so you don't get that many emails (~1 in ten days if
we're not close to the next release). You can also subscribe and then
unsubscribe, but we're always glad if people stay and give their input on
other stuff too. You can also use the forum at http://forum.kde.org - I'd
probably go with Workspace subforum. But that would get you replies from a
far wider audience than the "extra mile squad", but that can be good too.

Thanks for getting in touch :)
-- 
Martin Klapetek | KDE Developer
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