Yes, desktop effects can be easily disabled, or modified which one to be enabled, System Settings -> Desktop Effects. And, the default theme 'Air' can be easil

Yes, desktop effects can be easily disabled, or modified which one to be enabled, System Settings -> Desktop Effects. And, the default theme 'Air' can be easily changed too, System Settings -> Workspace Appearance. Screenshot for both: http://freedupthoughts.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/kde-system-settings.png http://freedupthoughts.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/kde-syste... It's sad to see users choosing desktop environments based on factors like looks, not features/functionality/etc...