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If you think whiz-bang graphical effects are limited to Windows Vista or Mac OS X, think again. The Linux distro [Sabayon][1] features some impressive desktop animations complete with whirling, rotating 3D cubes and rippling, bendable window elements that put both Windows Vista and OS X to shame.
Of course there's more to a good OS than eye candy and since I haven't used Sabayon I can't vouch for anything like performance or ease-of-use, but I think, if nothing else, it stands as an excellent example of the level of sophistication in interface design on the Linux platform.
Many people still seem to believe that Linux somehow lags behind other OSes when it comes to interface polish, but as the video embedded after the jump demonstrates, that simply isn't true.
In fact the Linux community in general has been making great strides in UI design. Even if this sort of over-the-top animation isn't your cup of tea, distros like Ubuntu and others are focusing more and more on the user interface as a way to win converts.
While some may disagree, I think that improving the desktop UI is one of the main factors that is leading to an increased interest among users who previously wouldn't have consider Linux a viable option.
As for Sabayon, it definitely has a "wow" factor that far exceeds a certain other system, but I'm curious what users think... if you've used Sabayon, let us know your experiences in the comments below.
And for those wondering about the name, according to Wikipedia: "Sabayon is an Italian dessert made with egg yolks, sugar, a sweet liquor (usually Marsala wine), and sometimes cream or whole eggs."
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[1]: http://www.sabayonlinux.org/ "Sabayon Linux"
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