Hi all,the topic of a "default desktop" was raised in July as a feature[1] in ouropenFATE feature tracking system by a community member, and it was a subjectof a lively debate within openFATE and on the openSUSE Project mailinglist[2]. The default desktop is an issue that many openSUSE users andcontributors are passionate about.After consideration of the project discussion I discussed the feature requestfurther with the openSUSE Board and other leaders within the openSUSE projectand came to the decision to follow the request: we will default the radiobutton to KDE in the DVD installer. Therefore, with openSUSE 11.2 release, theKDE desktop will be installed if the user accepts the default setting. Userscan also choose the GNOME desktop at this stage.We want to make clear that both desktops are considered equal citizens withinthe openSUSE Project, and this will not have any impact on the quality of theGNOME desktop within openSUSE. GNOME will continue to be offered as a top-level installation choice, and we will continue to strive to provide the bestGNOME and KDE desktop experience.Thanks to everyone for conducting the conversation in a professional andcourteous manner and for the quality of feedback we've received. This showsthe strength of our community, and it's good to know we can address the toughissues head on and remain focused on the project goals.BestMichael[1] https://features.opensuse.org/306967 [2] http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-project/2009-08/ --Michael Löffler, Product ManagementSUSE LINUX Products GmbH - Nürnberg - AG Nürnberg - HRB 16746 - GF: Markus Rex--To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-project+unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxFor additional commands, e-mail: opensuse-project+help@xxxxxxxxxxxx