I haven’t really done any unpacking yet, but I have installed Panther. I have to say, the dreaded Ass Metal isn’t quite as awful or pervasive as I’d expected - I still wish it would go away, of course, but it isn’t everywhere, and the Sidebar and Exposé make me happy enough that I’m even willing to forgive the metallic Finder. I’m still playing around with everything, but I’m pretty happy with it so far.