Why Linux does not look like Windows

“The second reason is that Linux is different from Windows, so
the interface should reflect that. For example in Windows the “Add
/ Remove program” applet is not very important as it is only used
to remove programs. Many people may never bother with it and it is
OK to bury it somewhere in the control panel. In Ubuntu the “add /
remove program” applet is much more important as it is needed to
install new applications and customize your computer to your
purpose. As a result it should have a much more important place in
the interface.”

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