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- mazza558, on 05/17/2008, -4/+214I'd just like to add that this is possible on *any* modern Linux distro, but it is obviously easier to install debs in deb-based distros, and the howto is tailored to Ubuntu.
- MaxMWood, on 05/17/2008, -73/+272Way to remake Vista.
- dburanen, on 05/17/2008, -10/+107I appreciate the effort toward a new theme, but it's too whimsy and translucent for my liking. I need readable as well as beautiful. (see Fedora)
- knightmarex, on 05/17/2008, -4/+66I think there are better themes out there, although this one is not bad at all.
- TheRealToma, on 05/17/2008, -12/+63Too much transparent glass for me. Makes me want to throw stones at it. -_-
- clesch, on 05/17/2008, -0/+46"Q: I don't like it.
A: Close your browser, shut down your computer and go outside."
Huh, ok. - thewump, on 05/17/2008, -5/+43Dugg, and this comment is really just to give Mazza kudos for his Hardy Heron Beta ndiswrapper / Broadcomm efforts ( and to check out new Digg comment system! )
- Deodrus, on 05/17/2008, -5/+40You don't have to change the menu like he did. That's what makes it Vista-like.
As the user himself mentions, it's a crossover between Vista/Mac/Ubuntu.
I like it. I think the man did a good job. No need to slam his work. - NOFXY, on 05/17/2008, -3/+31it doesn't "always imitate windows." If you knew anything about linux you'd realize that there is more than one way to do anything in linux. want a menu like mac? install mac-menu. want it to look more vista-ish? do what the guy in this tutorial did. want it to look completely different than anything out there? Do it! dont like the window manager? use rat poison. want something that doesnt take up space? use any of the dozens(?) of window managers out there. My point it, just because some people choose windows looking themes doesn't mean that's what "linux" looks like.
its customizable to however you want it and everyones will look slightly different. - carpespasm, on 05/17/2008, -1/+27They're expensive and don't let you run them on a normal PC?
- werries, on 05/17/2008, -3/+25i honestly don't care if it looks like vista. if you like the look, go for it. it still has the linux kernel at the heart of it.
- mazza558, on 05/17/2008, -1/+22It's possible to edit the emerald theme to make it as translucent as you want.
- dn11, on 05/17/2008, -5/+23the word "gorgeous" needs to be banned from any description of UI elements, themes, and/or Leopard docks. PLEASE
- mazza558, on 05/17/2008, -10/+27You're forgetting that most users don't have just one bar at the bottom and find Ubuntu System Panel (the menu I'm using in the screenshot) too hard to set up.
Also, since when is a green, nature wallpaper only allowed to be used for Vista? - rotten777, on 05/17/2008, -1/+17This one looks pretty good quality. That being said, I'm more of a fan for the darker themes. They seem to be better for readability and working late at night when I just have the monitors on. Those would probably be a bit bright.
- localzuk, on 05/17/2008, -2/+18Looks good. We need more themes that look this professional. There are too many themes about which look like a 2 year old hit a crayon box.
- Takuro, on 05/17/2008, -2/+17Yeah. It looks absolutely nothing like Vista. I only see all original stuff. A sidebar with a glossy clock, extensive use of foliage for wallpapers, the fresh, original style of the start menu... all brilliantly unique.
*cough*denial*cough* - ninetimes, on 05/17/2008, -0/+14My personal theory: It's depressing to feel surrounded by cold technology all day, so people like desktop themes with warm colors and vegetation in the background. Just something-- anything-- to remind them of being outside on a nice day.
- Deodrus, on 05/17/2008, -0/+13The author mentions that it's completely configurable, so you can change almost any aspect of it. I'll be giving it a shot tomorrow.
- Mejogid, on 05/17/2008, -0/+13As a mac owner who happens to use linux the majority of the time, using mac4lin gives me the impression of a hacked-together, clunky imitation - and the inherent differences in application design and toolkit make a 1:1 clone impossible. Besides, I think it's pretty important Linux to develop an identity of its own (see: cimi's theme engines, engines such as aurora and the various Tango themes). Oh, and there's the knowledge that if it ever gets big enough Apple's lawyers will crush it.
These days, there really are a tonne of great looking, original themes for linux - why not use those? - lektroluv, on 05/17/2008, -5/+18What's with the fascination of using vegetation as wallpapers?
- ultimateXhobo, on 05/17/2008, -22/+35Those title bars are ***** illegible
and why does linux always imitate windows, the start menu and task bar are terrible ideas - Necho, on 05/17/2008, -10/+22Try and tell me the sidebar looks nothing like Vista... I'm not bashing this but the whole look definitely looks inspired by Vista regardless if Linux had some parts first.
- krisscofield, on 05/17/2008, -3/+15gDesklets (or Screenlets) are hideous and poorly designed Vista Gadgets. I love Ubuntu, but for every pretty, well-integrated piece of software, there is 10 more ugly as sin, poorly designed pieces of crap.
- MattBD, on 05/17/2008, -0/+11Because the Linux kernel is a lot faster - http://www.p2pnet.net/story/8723 - and also using Ubuntu requires no financial outlay and works on any hardware.
- AzureRise, on 05/17/2008, -12/+23I like the general look of the theme. But it's obvious it's supposed to be like Vista. Great looking theme however, congrats it obviously took some work.
- PueSi, on 05/17/2008, -1/+12That's not even a question.
- MaxMWood, on 05/17/2008, -3/+13No I like it also, hell I may even put it on my Linux PC but my point is it just looks like Vista reskinned.
- iRelinquish, on 05/17/2008, -0/+10i also was saved by his nidiswrapper wifi fix : ) Ubuntu on the dell inspiron 1501 FTW!
- TheSabre, on 05/17/2008, -0/+10It's actually translucent. Not transparent.
- mazza558, on 05/17/2008, -2/+12Actually, I intended it to look a little like all 3 OSs. It borrows some elements of OSX (e.g gradient panel).
- MaxMWood, on 05/17/2008, -24/+33Sort of summed it up for yourself. Wallpaper, Menu, "Start" Bar, Transparency. It looks just like its Vista reskinned, and you know it.
- localzuk, on 05/17/2008, -4/+13Lol, well done anonymous person on the net. Way to try and discourage people from releasing their work on the net.
Tell you what, shut your mouth and let the guy release his pack, for free, to people on the internet without him feeling like there is no reason to contribute to the community. - dtfinch, on 05/17/2008, -3/+11Can't read the title bars.
I like plain, simple themes. - possiblyneil, on 05/17/2008, -1/+9Well not any. You have to hunt down the calender for yourself if you are using a 64bit Linux.
- mossblaser, on 05/17/2008, -5/+13"I'd just like to add that this is possible on *any* modern Linux distro"
Well, any running GNOME or XFCE that is... - SSUK, on 05/17/2008, -0/+8I know it's personal prefrence, but I'd much prefer the Ubuntu Human theme over the Aqua theme, much like I'd take the Human theme over the XP default theme. I am a sucker for Vista's Aero Glass theme though...
- localzuk, on 05/17/2008, -3/+11Hah, i'm the troll? You post random abuse at someone who has posted something online for others to use and think I'm a troll for calling you on it?
The whole idea behind open source and collaborative working is to post things you make for others to download and edit for themselves.
But then, you are in the market for money alone. Not everyone does things just for money.
And, it isn't really helpful saying 'there's 100s of themes on devianART that blow this crap away'. So what? Variety is the spice of life. - SupaDawg, on 05/17/2008, -4/+11You may not have tried to copy the look of vista, but you did just that. The "start bar", blended transparent title bars and the use of widgets in that specific location all give a heavy appearance of a standard vista install with the vista sidebar running.... even your background choice is very "vista".
That said, i blame your screenshot. The theme could offer a lot more, and be a lot more customizable, but for the most part people are going to look at this and think vista.
Like i said earlier however, the similarity to vista alone is what intrigues me. I wouldn't be trying this otherwise. - possiblyneil, on 05/17/2008, -3/+10Exactly, you cannot tell an operating system by its GUI.
- petepete, on 05/17/2008, -0/+7I'm a fan of Elegant Brit:
Screenshot:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/pd.yates/screenshots/ ...
Gnome-Look page:
http://www.gnome-look.org/content/show.php/Elegant ... - mazza558, on 05/17/2008, -35/+41Guys, for *****'s sake, use your brains for once...
This is NOT Vista! I am NOT trying to copy it! Transparency does NOT equal Vista! You can CUSTOMISE this theme! illegible titlebars can be CHANGED! You DON'T have to use the menu! I'm also loving the people who dugg this up and then decided to complain.
/endrant - winmywii, on 05/17/2008, -2/+8It was obvious that he was talking about the default theme in Fedora. Which according to Buu700 is actually called Fedora. Double fail.
- Soave, on 05/17/2008, -1/+7Was I the only one disappointed because I instantly read "Theme Park"? :/
- scronide, on 05/17/2008, -1/+7As you can see, Jeff Schader of The Skins Factory is a pompous, self-important bully that spends his free time kicking the sandcastles of hobbyists in their faces because the plebeians without Fortune 500 backing dare to create on their own time.
He is the type that would tell your five-year-old that they have no business drawing because they can't do hands correctly, before tearing the picture up and leaving his business card. He is a vile little man. - Mancoo, on 05/17/2008, -5/+11Too much transparancy for my taste
- DomZy, on 05/17/2008, -0/+6vista != transparency
- bluntphallus, on 05/17/2008, -0/+6Better: "If you don't like it, please tell me why so I can look into it. Thank you for your constructive feedback!"
It isn't hard. For what it's worth, I've looked at the theme. It looks OK, but the titlebars are impossible to read. -
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