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    Ubuntu has a New Look

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Jayayess1190, Mar 3, 2010.

  1. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    Jayayess1190, Mar 3, 2010
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  2. v1k1ng1001

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    ew

    mauve is not an improvement on brown methinks
     
    v1k1ng1001, Mar 3, 2010
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  3. N4n45h1

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    Looks a lot like the colors I would change it to after installing it.
     
    N4n45h1, Mar 3, 2010
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  4. weinter

    weinter /dev/null

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    Comeon at least it looks better than BROWN.
    It is beginning to look like OS X + Brown Icons.
     
    weinter, Mar 3, 2010
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    Improvement IMHO
     
    theZoid, Mar 3, 2010
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  6. 1ceBlu3

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    doesn't look bad..like it better than the brown..
    but i'd def. still change it.. :) hehe
     
    1ceBlu3, Mar 3, 2010
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  7. ALLurGroceries

    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    It totally looks similar to the default OS X theme to me. I like purple, it's probably a step in the right direction, a bit easier on the eyes.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Mar 3, 2010
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  8. booboo12

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    I'm liking it! :cool:

    EDIT: I know Apple's probably patented the hell out of the specific order of the window control icons when they are placed on the left side of the window, but I'm gonna be confused every time I go to close a window and it maximizes due to the placement of the close button as last. Muscle Memory FTL!
     
    booboo12, Mar 4, 2010
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  9. weinter

    weinter /dev/null

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    Next thing to change: The Name
    Ubuntu doesn't have a nice ring to it.
     
    weinter, Mar 4, 2010
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  10. Baserk

    Baserk Notebook user

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    Thank god for Nodoka-silver tarballs (+ echo icon set).
    Still, purple is somewhat less hideous than brown.
     
    Baserk, Mar 4, 2010
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  11. cassar

    cassar Notebook Evangelist

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    sooooo two new themes and they both use the same icons ? plus no changes on nautilus ? are they scared of the change ? and becoming something different even the icons used from another theme :/
     
    cassar, Mar 4, 2010
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    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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  14. pixelot

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    [​IMG]

    That's totally not an Apple ripoff. Seriously, guys? :twitchy:
     
    pixelot, Mar 5, 2010
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  15. weinter

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    Before this there was already a lot of icon rip off.
    I don't think you can patent icon can you?
    Especially when the bluetooth symbol is universal.
    I don't mind the icon ripoff personally.
     
    weinter, Mar 5, 2010
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  16. Th3_uN1Qu3

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    Okay, purple. Not that bad, now let's see some proper fonts. But that would be a CHANGE and it probably will never happen unless i start my own distro at some point. :p
     
    Th3_uN1Qu3, Mar 5, 2010
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  17. pixelot

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    It's not whether it's allowed or not, it's the image it gives them. I wouldn't be caught dead with that top panel. :rolleyes:

    Okay...maybe that's putting it a bit strongly. :p
     
    pixelot, Mar 6, 2010
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  18. weinter

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    I think that panel is nice.
    Since Karmic the icons are simplified which IMO is better.
     
    weinter, Mar 6, 2010
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    Oh, it definitely needed a more elegant look, but because it *is* a Mac rip-off (no matter whether it's legal or not), I wouldn't be caught dismembered in a muddy ditch...well, let's just say I'd prefer not to use that theme. ;)
     
    pixelot, Mar 6, 2010
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  20. v1k1ng1001

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    I don't mind those icons. Karmic offers something similar and I've gotten used to them.

    I still prefer brown though.
     
    v1k1ng1001, Mar 6, 2010
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    cn_habs, Mar 6, 2010
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  22. Jayayess1190

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    Jayayess1190, Mar 6, 2010
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    Is this look for the Ubuntu 9.10 or Xubuntu 10.04?
     
    cn_habs, Mar 7, 2010
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    its for ubuntu 10.04..(lucid lynx)
     
    1ceBlu3, Mar 7, 2010
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  25. cn_habs

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    Thanks for responding to such a noob question. So the stable version won't be available till the April 29th?
     
    cn_habs, Mar 7, 2010
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    nah no worriez..and you are correct april 29th it is :D
     
    1ceBlu3, Mar 7, 2010
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    Once I get my laptop I'm throwing on an ubuntu copy on my secondary HDD. Definitely will avoid anything reminiscent of OS X. I hate OS X so much that I use windows on my macs ^.^
     
    p51mustang23, Mar 7, 2010
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  28. era86

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    Eh? Strange... it's usually the other way around :)

    On topic though, I've been an Ubuntu user since '05 and I must say, this is going to be a bit easier on the eyes. The brown was starting to get annoying and boring.
     
    era86, Mar 8, 2010
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  29. Joel

    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    This looks great, and I cannot wait til the final version comes out! April 29th here it comes.
     
    Joel, Mar 8, 2010
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    Jayayess1190, Mar 9, 2010
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    I'm using Ambiance on my Karmic system...and man, it's amazing, much better than Human ever was.
     
    Thomas, Mar 10, 2010
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  32. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    I like it! Granted, the purplish - brown isn't too much better.

    Wonder if it's still going to be small to install ...
     
    millermagic, Mar 11, 2010
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    It's just a change in font, and theme, they also removed stuff like gimp, so the install might even be smaller than before.
     
    Ayle, Mar 11, 2010
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  34. Joel

    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    I know this a little off-topic, but why start a new thread when I can ask a question regarding the topic being discussed here. Anywho, is it possible, as of yet, to install Ubuntu 10.04 in Wubi? Just a question, if not, doesn't matter, I can wait til the Final.
     
    Joel, Mar 13, 2010
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    Looks very feminine
     
    Pantha, Mar 13, 2010
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    Not that there is anything wrong with commenting on it, however, I can not imagine something that matters so little to me as what color the original desktop ships with! I mean it is very easily changed.

    As a new Ubuntu user, I would be a lot more interested in hearing the improvements this version comes with.
     
    Azrial, Mar 13, 2010
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    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    Check out OMGUbuntu, it is a great blog to follow for Ubuntu changes.

    Also, 10.04 icons are turning purple.
     
    Jayayess1190, Mar 14, 2010
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    Despite the obvious fact that its pulling UI designs off Apple, I like it.

    But Ubuntu developers better be sure that its legal.
     
    Bog, Mar 14, 2010
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    I would prefer more transparency! And for goodness sake, allow me to move the window buttons (my family loves the "X" button) to the right side a la Windows (via a menu). They may revolt otherwise...
     
    gdansk, Mar 15, 2010
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    Read this.
     
    Jayayess1190, Mar 15, 2010
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    I could only imagine what shananigans they are coming up with for the right side of windows. Maybe it could be a "press me to rule the world!" button. Or maybe a little more rationally they could use it sort as a notification area or toolbar. Say, if you have rhythmbox open and a some play, stop, pause, buttons show up on every window header for quick access. My two cents :)
     
    Billt Joe, Mar 16, 2010
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