The incoherent statements you make are totally dissonant to my mind; here are short notes: Mac UI pre-OS-X failed to attract people too (though designed by a single entity). X-Windows enabled a wonderful proliferation and diversification of desktop alternatives nowhere to be in Mac or Windows world. X-Windows and Unix philosophy is not to be confused. HTTP's win is a punch in the face for Microsoft and Apple, rather than X-Windows, X-Windows is rather an inspiration, especially Xterm over SSH. Your connection between linux desktop's lack of mass adoption and X-Windows is a far to stretch; Linux desktop is working for hackers already.
X-Windows succeeded! It achieved abundance of choices for us hackers, and is hackable. In contrast, Mac OS8, Windows Vista, Windows Me failed; and if the companies behind them were able to introduce a newer model which seems more successful is to be found in elsewhere, not in their design promises or philosophy.
X-Windows succeeded! It achieved abundance of choices for us hackers, and is hackable. In contrast, Mac OS8, Windows Vista, Windows Me failed; and if the companies behind them were able to introduce a newer model which seems more successful is to be found in elsewhere, not in their design promises or philosophy.