IBM To Linux Desktop Developers: 'Stop Copying Windows' (InformationWeek)

"On those rare occasions (once every few years) when I actually want to change a
setting, I fire up my text editor.  The rest of the time, the settings are "out of sight, out
of mind", which is how I like it.  If it's something you only use every few years, what's the
point of even an "advanced settings" tab cluttering up the screen?  It's just one more random
thing distracting you from actually getting some work done."

I disagree. I am afraid you overestimate many of us Linux newbies/ex-Windows converts. Most of
us have no idea of how to edit a configuration file, particularly if we do not have a clear
idea of what is possible to achieve. Even with good documentation files/Help systems, this
will be too much for most people with my background. With an "Advanced" button, at least we
can experiment without too much hassle. Or get an idea of what to ask the resident geek about.
:-)