It's very interesting how users are split when it comes to Ubuntu 11.04 . I personally don't like Unity all that much, but I'm willing to stick it out. Yes, its a bit rough around the edges, but in time it will a) feel more natural, and b) improve greatly in stability and usability. Of course, much old functionality from Gnome is gone, though some welcome new functionality has arrived. For what I do, it's fine, and I wish the team good luck. One thing is certain, Canonical has p***ed-off a swath of its user-base and will likely lose them to other distros. I bet Mint is looking all the more appetizing now...