Issue 134 (August, 2010) of Linux Format magazine contains an interview by Jono Bacon in which I discuss Unity and other related topics. Below are the questions Jono asked me and my responses.
How did you get started in Open Source?
I had to build a UNIX shell and UNIX-like kernel for a university course on operating [...]
After working on paper cuts for a year, I realized how disorganized many open source projects affecting Ubuntu are when it comes to improving user experience. I would often go to upstream projects with a list of paper cuts to discuss and have a very difficult time finding someone to discuss them with. Either the [...]
This is an early version of Unity, what will hopefully become the new interface for Ubuntu Netbook Edition 10.10:
Unity comprises:
A launcher that makes opening and switching between applications delightful.
A panel where indicators behave uniformly.
A view of your installed applications, with Ubuntu Software Center integration.
A view of your files, with quick access to favorite folders, recent [...]