I finally got access to the new LinkedIn user interface (UI) yesterday, so I thought I would write up a quick comparison to the old user interface and conclude with my thoughts on whether or not this is a step forward for the LinkedIn user.  I already mentioned in a previous post that the new LinkedIn user interface brings with it no new functionality per se.  But from a usability perspective, the change is dramatic and warrants a unique post in helping you adjust to the new way of navigating LinkedIn.