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I think the point was the thumbnails on the left and larger image on the right was redundant.
The moment a user would click on the thumbnail on the left the theme would apply so there would be no need for the larger image on the right. > Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2011 11:42:06 -0400 > From: rolandixor@xxxxxxxxx > To: ayatana@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: Re: [Ayatana] New mockups for theme selector (ubuntu 12.04 ) > > On 09/08/2011 08:22 AM, Christian Rupp wrote: > > Am 08.09.2011 04:22, schrieb Jeremy Bicha: > >> On 7 September 2011 17:05, Daniel Planas<lightgraphite@xxxxxxxxx> > >> wrote: > >>> I created a wiki page with all information, hope you like. > >>> > >>> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Ayatana/gnome-apperance-mockups > >> Are you aware that simply selecting a different theme in the drop-down > >> immediately applies the changes? Why do you want to show a preview of > >> the changes? In fact, I think immediately changing the theme makes > >> more sense than a preview. > >> > >> Every change in System Settings takes effect immediately, except for > >> the few that unfortunately require logging out first (or Additional > >> Drivers which can require a reboot). This is because instant-apply > >> preferences are a part of the GNOME HIG. > >> > >> If we exclude the preview feature, what is the purpose of having a > >> separate Appearance window? What is the use case for allowing users to > >> easily select Ambiance for the GTK+ theme and Radiance for the window > >> theme (which was allowed in the old Appearances dialog)? I suggest > >> that users who want to do extensive theme mixing and matching use > >> gnome-tweak-tool (which, by the way, welcomes contributions). > >> > >> Jeremy Bicha > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Mailing list:https://launchpad.net/~ayatana > >> Post to :ayatana@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > >> Unsubscribe :https://launchpad.net/~ayatana > >> More help :https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp > >> > > I also think that a preview isn't necessary. > > But I agree, that it is hard to find. I also would like to have an > > option to change some colours. > > I am going to create a second solution on > > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Ayatana/gnome-apperance-mockups > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ayatana > > Post to : ayatana@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ayatana > > More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp > > > A preview may not be necessary, but it sure comes in handy. Not only is > it what users migrating from a world of windows be accustomed to, but it > will also be what users migrating from GNOME 2.x and even KDE will be > accustomed to. Apart from familiarity, it makes it easier to select a > theme that you actually want, and that won't give conflicts. For > example, I sometimes find it problematic to use GNOME Tweak Tool for > switching the theme, because some new themes have bugs (wrong text > colour etc), and others are just plain ugly (but look great in their > previews online). > > _______________________________________________ > Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ayatana > Post to : ayatana@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ayatana > More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp |