18 September 2022 - 02:06


Pantheon's main shell is deeply integrated with other elementary OS applications, like Plank (a dock), Web (the default web browser based on Epiphany) and Code (a simple text editor). The elementary developers maintain that any similarities are unintentional. Wired claimed that it closely resembled macOS, visually and in user experience.

Since its inception, elementary OS has received praise and criticism for its design.

The three core rules the developers set for themselves were " concision", "accessible configuration" and "minimal documentation". The human interface guidelines of the elementary OS project focus on immediate usability with a gentle learning curve, rather than full-fledged customization.
