Open source software is ugly. Sure the back end code is elegant and, oh, so logical. But the user interface? Blah. Commercial software companies employ graphic designers, layout editors, and other art
ists. (Make sure you emphasize the last syllable there). Money equals flair. Without money the user layout just isn't pretty. Open source developers assume the user wants to customize, and make it easy to do so. But users often don't understand color palettes or size ratios, and are left with ugly defaults or worse. Ugly defaults are depressing. Who wouldn't be depressed by a background the color of a dull, grey Tuesday?
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