After using Ubuntu 11.04 and Unity for the past few days, I'm actually enjoying it. Being used to the Gnome and Windows-style window management, I expected the worst, but it's not too bad, especially the new Launcher and effective use of screen space. It's kind of clunky right now and isn't easily configured without the CompizConfig Settings Manager, but I think it has serious potential.
Not everyone will like it, but it's definitely worth trying out.
By the way, you can stop the Launcher from auto-hiding by opening the CompizConfig Settings Manager (not included by default), going to Desktop > Ubuntu Unity Plugin and changing the Hide Launcher box to 'Never'.
Not everyone will like it, but it's definitely worth trying out.
By the way, you can stop the Launcher from auto-hiding by opening the CompizConfig Settings Manager (not included by default), going to Desktop > Ubuntu Unity Plugin and changing the Hide Launcher box to 'Never'.