"""Most Linux users want "options" and don't mind complexity otherwise they would buy a Mac."""
The problem is that they do buy a Mac. In droves.
Also Gnome wasn't targeting "most Linux users", but those that valued a simple (Mac like if you want) UI. And also "non Linux users".
"""I find it ironic that Apple has prided itself with "Think Different" and break away from big brother (for those that remember the "1984" commercial) when apparently Apple prefers homogeneity instead of uniqueness."""
Ironic how? Who said homogeneity contradicts uniqueness? You can offer stuff unique --compared to what others sell--, and have it be homogeneous in your product line, at the same time. The difference lies in how you go about creating those products, not in that they differ between themselves. I.e true difference is in the iPhone vs a Nokia phone, not in the 200 versions of Nokia phones available.
The problem is that they do buy a Mac. In droves.
Also Gnome wasn't targeting "most Linux users", but those that valued a simple (Mac like if you want) UI. And also "non Linux users".
"""I find it ironic that Apple has prided itself with "Think Different" and break away from big brother (for those that remember the "1984" commercial) when apparently Apple prefers homogeneity instead of uniqueness."""
Ironic how? Who said homogeneity contradicts uniqueness? You can offer stuff unique --compared to what others sell--, and have it be homogeneous in your product line, at the same time. The difference lies in how you go about creating those products, not in that they differ between themselves. I.e true difference is in the iPhone vs a Nokia phone, not in the 200 versions of Nokia phones available.