GDEW's goal is to provide Linux with a better, more intuitive interface than what Apple and Microsoft provide.

What Apple and Microsoft have right:

Buttons should be color coded. 
close button should be red
close should be marked by an 'X'


What Apple and Microsoft have wrong:

The close button should not be placed by other buttons.
The close button should be very distinctive and easy to find.


Desktop
Icons should be vertical aligned and right justified.
Most frequently used icons should be on far right.