Form before function? Hmm. I better take a nap! :D
Darrell
I had a whole long response written out, but my Email client ate it, so I will summarize below:
a.) The artists can't help with technical aspects of Trinity anyway, so no manpower is being diverted from bugfixing, functionality improvements, etc. b.) A standing pool of new artwork is a GOOD THING and can prevent UI stagnation. c.) We are not obligated to use anything the art team comes up with, but if a majority of devs/users like some of the artwork we can incorporate it easily. d.) We are still under the umbrella of KDE e.V., so we won't get sued for using their trademarks at this point. e.) The "crystal T" logo is not infringing anything, as it is not a direct copy of the "crystal K" logo. If anything the background similarity is merely an homage the Trinity project's origins. f.) Konqy may have to go. Fortunately he only shows up in a few places in kdelibs/kdebase; replacement suggestions are welcome.
Tim