Comment 736 for bug 532633

scholli, I will quote a part of a post from respected computer journalist:

"Here's another quick observation - at risk of "stirring the pot" on the controversy about this change. While working with the RC last night, I realized that I had already pretty much gotten used to the window button location, and it wasn't disturbing me as much as it had been. In addition, I see a small benefit in it because of the way that I normally work with multiple windows, when I Maximize/Restore/Minimize windows, the buttons tend to be more easily accessible, and seem a bit more convenient. That is clearly a question of personal taste and work habits, but my point is simply that this change is not the end of the world as we know it"

source: http://www.zdnet.co.uk/blogs/jamies-random-musings-10006480/ubuntu-1004-release-candidate-available-10015605/