> why isn't "icons on the desktop" a thing by default anymore? Wide screens and HQ displays. More pixels, more space, less need for maximized windows as maximi

> why isn't "icons on the desktop" a thing by default anymore? Wide screens and HQ displays. More pixels, more space, less need for maximized windows as maximized windows look ridiculous on modern setups. Most people make the windows smaller, sometimes with other programs next to them, sometimes alone. Often you have them floating and you don't want icons ruining the view or being distractions, this way the desktop becomes a wallpaper or infinite backdrop of art to your windows to let you focus. It's very zen and peaceful to open a window in the expanse of space.