Linux distribution as defaffware - powerful sans the faff
- Sans the Faff - Complexity is not the enemy; complexity is the cost, and that cost is both upfront and ongoing. Complexity, both inside and out, must be ruthlessly justified, because unjustified complexity is faff, and faff has no business here.
- Instant Responsiveness - This isn't just about being fast, some things do have an essential need to crunch, this is about instant feedback on every user interaction. Keystrokes and clicks should feel like they land just before they are pressed. Fast is always a priority. There should also be no mystery waiting - spinning wheels are a cop out.
- Focus is Everything - Desktop environments should be about productivity and entertainment. Notifications are an abomination to both. Notifications belong on suplementary devices only.
- Lightweight is Green - Minimal resource utilisation is not just good for keeping things fast, when you consider scale, it's also good for the planet. This may be a bold statement for a humble fledgling distro, but, in this, we should all be pitching in.
- Mind the Learning Curve - Powerful features sometimes comes at the cost of UI complexity. Vertical walls in the learning curve are rude, but don't just push the vertical wall deeper. Provide a gradual and meaningful path to learning powerful tools, with minimal trivia.